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The Duke Comes Back

The Duke Comes Back (1937)

1h 4m | PG-13

⭐ 5 / 10

After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burton) loses his fortune, Duke returns to the ring to raise money for him. Susan is furious that Duke is breaking his promise never to box again, and the stakes get even higher when a crooked promoter orders him to take a dive ... or else.

Director: Irving Pichel

Studio: Republic Pictures

Genre: Action, Romance

Video: 720p

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Cast

Allan Lane

Allan Lane

as Duke Foster

Heather Angel

Heather Angel

as Susan Foster

Genevieve Tobin

Genevieve Tobin

as Pauline Corbin

Ben Welden

Ben Welden

as Barney

Frederick Burton

Frederick Burton

as Arnold Corbin

Johnny Russell

Johnny Russell

as Jimmy Foster