The Champ(1931)
The knockout picture of the year!
A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.
Movie: The Champ
Top 10 Billed Cast
Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Dink Purcell
Linda Carleton
Sponge
Tim
Tony Carleton
Mary Lou Carleton
Boy Taunting Dink (uncredited)
Mexican Champ Manuel Quiroga (uncredited)
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