The Champ (1931)

  • NR
  • 11/09/1931 (US)
  • Drama, Family
  • 1h 26m

The knockout picture of the year!

Overview

A broken-down alcoholic prizefighter struggles to keep custody of his adoring son.

King Vidor

Director

Frances Marion

Writer, Story

Leonard Praskins

Writer

Cast

Wallace Beery's headshot

Wallace Beery

Andy 'Champ' Purcell
Jackie Cooper's headshot

Jackie Cooper

Dink Purcell
Irene Rich's headshot

Irene Rich

Linda Carleton
Roscoe Ates's headshot

Roscoe Ates

Sponge
Edward Brophy's headshot

Edward Brophy

Tim
Hale Hamilton's headshot

Hale Hamilton

Tony Carleton
Jesse Scott's headshot

Jesse Scott

Jonah
Marcia Mae Jones's headshot

Marcia Mae Jones

Mary Lou Carleton

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