The Champ
(1931)
Country: USA
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
Dink Purcell loves his alcoholic father, ex-heavyweight champion Andy "Champ" Purcell, despite his frequent binges, his frequent gambling and their squalid living conditions. And there's nothing Andy wouldn't do for Dink. When Andy wins a race horse gambling, he gives it to Dink and they race it at a Tijuana track. There, Andy meets Linda Carleton, a race horse owner herself, and they have an immediate rapport. But Linda's rich husband sees Andy and realizes Dink is Linda's son, who she gave up when she and Andy divorced. Andy is bribed $200 to allow Dink to visit with Linda...
Cast
- Jackie Cooper
(Dink Purcell) - Wallace Beery
- Irene Rich
- Jesse Scott
(Jonah) - Andy Shuford
(Boy At Racetrack) - Dannie Mac Grant
(Boy Taunting Dink)
BoyActors Reviews
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By King Vidor of the 1928 masterpiece The Crowd. Jackie Cooper is wonderful.
My Movie Rating: 9 / 10A tear jerker!! but a great story of the love a boy has for his biggest hero, Dad! Jackie was ecellent. well worth a watch!
My Movie Rating: 10 / 10Page Last Modified: 1st May 2022
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