Ex-Champ(1939)
HE COULD STILL SMACK 'EM DOWN...AND HE DID!
A former prizefighter tries to help his son pay off his gambling debts.
Movie: Ex-Champ
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom 'Gunner' Grey
Bob Hill
Joan Grey
Mushy Harrington
Doris Courtney
Jeffrey Grey
Edward P. Nash
Mr. Courtney
Bill Crosle
Trilby
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A former prizefighter tries to help his son pay off his gambling debts.
Release Date
1939-05-11
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7.333
Rating:
3.7 startsTagline
HE COULD STILL SMACK 'EM DOWN...AND HE DID!
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