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A 1942 biographical drama about James J. Corbett, a pioneer of modern boxing who fought John L. Sullivan for the heavyweight title. The film features Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Jack Carson and other stars, as well as fight scenes, romance and humor.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Raoul Walsh
- 1942-11-14
Gentleman Jim is a 1942 film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Errol Flynn as heavyweight boxing champion James J. Corbett (1866–1933). The supporting cast includes Alexis Smith, Jack Carson, Alan Hale, William Frawley, and Ward Bond as John L. Sullivan. The movie was based upon Corbett's 1894 autobiography, The Roar of the Crowd.
James John Corbett (September 1, 1866 – February 18, 1933) was an American professional boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated John L. Sullivan (hence the "man who beat the man" concept of the championship boxing lineage).
Errol Flynn stars as James J. Corbett, a 19th-century boxing champion who falls in love with a wealthy heiress. Watch clips, read reviews and learn more about this classic Hollywood sports film.
- Raoul Walsh, Hugh Cummings, Russ Saunders
- Errol Flynn
Jim Corbett (Errol Flynn) is a bare-knuckles boxer, who is determined to rise above his station. Jim and his friend, Walter Lowrie (Jack Carson) are befriended by Vicki Ware (Alexis Smith),...
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- Errol Flynn
- Raoul Walsh
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Errol Flynn ("The Adventures of Robin Hood," "Captain Blood") stars in this fun-filled biography of 19th-century boxing champion Jim Corbett. Co-starring War...
