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Kid Galahad

  • 1937
  • Approved
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
4.2K
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Bette Davis and Edward G. Robinson in Kid Galahad (1937)
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BoxingFilm NoirCrimeDramaRomanceSport

Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts after the now-named Kid Galahad falls for his sister.Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts after the now-named Kid Galahad falls for his sister.Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts after the now-named Kid Galahad falls for his sister.

  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Seton I. Miller
    • Francis Wallace
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Bette Davis
    • Humphrey Bogart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    4.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Seton I. Miller
      • Francis Wallace
    • Stars
      • Edward G. Robinson
      • Bette Davis
      • Humphrey Bogart
    • 47User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Nick Donati
    Bette Davis
    Bette Davis
    • Fluff
    Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    • Turkey Morgan
    Wayne Morris
    Wayne Morris
    • Ward Guisenberry (Kid Galahad)
    Jane Bryan
    Jane Bryan
    • Marie
    Harry Carey
    Harry Carey
    • Silver Jackson
    William Haade
    William Haade
    • Chuck McGraw
    Soledad Jiménez
    Soledad Jiménez
    • Mrs. Donati
    • (as Soledad Jiminez)
    Joe Cunningham
    • Joe Taylor
    Ben Welden
    Ben Welden
    • Buzz Barett
    Joseph Crehan
    Joseph Crehan
    • Brady
    Veda Ann Borg
    Veda Ann Borg
    • The Redhead
    Frank Faylen
    Frank Faylen
    • Barney
    Harland Tucker
    • Gunman
    Bob Evans
    • Sam
    Hank Hankinson
    Hank Hankinson
    • Burke
    Bob Nestell
    Bob Nestell
    • O'Brien
    Jack Kranz
    • Denbaugh
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Seton I. Miller
      • Francis Wallace
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    7planktonrules

    predictable but well-made

    This was certainly not the most original movie made by Warner Brothers, but it was an excellent showcase for the talents of Edward G. Robinson and cast. It's a perfect example of the type of film this company made so well in the 1930s--a simple and predictable story combined with excellent dialog and acting and breezy direction. While this story will not change the world, it is well worth the watching. By the way, this story has been remade several times---such as THE WAGONS ROLL AT MIDNIGHT (with Humphrey Bogart taking on the Edward G. Robineson part and Eddie Albert playing a lion tamer instead of a boxer) and KID GALAHAD (with Elvis). None of these films are quite as satisfying as this film. So my advice is, if you only want to see one, watch this one.
    Michael_Elliott

    Three Legends Together

    Kid Galahad (1937)

    *** (out of 4)

    Edward G. Robinson plays fight promoter Nick Donati who thinks he has found a fighter (Wayne Morris) he can take to the Championship. The only trouble is Nick's hot tempered anger, which gets him in trouble with his girlfriend (Bette Davis) and a gangster (Humphrey Bogart) who he double crosses. Not to mention his anger when the fighter begins to date his sister (Jane Bryan). This drama from Warner plays a little too long but there's no denying the extreme fun it contains due to the three legends appearing together as well as the strong supporting cast. The story is pretty predictable if you've seen any of the 30's boxing pictures but then again the genre had pretty much wore itself out in terms of plot details by the end of the silent era. With that said, the story here of a hot tempered manager makes for some nice drama but the story isn't what's going to bring people to this movie. Seeing Robinson, Davis and Bogart together is where the fun is at and the reason why people will be drawn to this film. It's rather strange that the Elvis remake was more popular than this one for sometime but I'm going to guess that was due to this one not being available for so many decades. Robinson turns in a good performance but it's certainly not among his best. Bogart is a lot of fun in his supporting role as the tough gangster. Davis nearly steals the film and delivers a very good performance as the woman always having to keep Robinson's temperature down. The real surprise comes from Bryan and Morris who are perfect together and steal the show in the end. Film buffs might not find too many original ideas here but that doesn't really matter due to the wonderful cast being held together by the strong direction of Curtiz.
    FilmCritic-3

    An extremely enjoyable film

    I'm kind of disappointed that I didn't send in my comments after I saw this film. This was an extremely enjoyable film. As a fan of Edward G. Robinson, I can say with great enthusiasm that he doesn't disappoint. Bette Davis is up to her smart-as-a-whip self which makes it even more entertaining. Humphrey Bogart puts on a role of a scheming man that makes him look better than he already is.

    Near the end, the film started to derail a bit and got a bit pointless, but it was all in good taste. It was also well-directed with Michael Curtiz at the helm. I couldn't imagine anyone else directing this. Boxing fans and movie buffs, see this film immediately. This is one film you will not want to miss.
    6Xstal

    The Bellhop Beau...

    A commiseration party after a loss, leads to conflict where a bellhop gets quite cross, goes toe to toe with Turkey's lad, then gets the name Galahad, it's not too long before he has a brand new boss; who then puts him through the ring to fight and maul, this pugilist is handsome and he's tall, a trip to the countryside, he finds a girl to make a bride, but there's one whose eyes with tears cascade and fall; then a chance to fight to become champion, the crowds are buzzing this will be a great dingdong, but the tactics just confuse, you're set up to fail and lose, has the promise and potential, all gone wrong.
    8moonspinner55

    Knockout entertainment! ... Eddie to Bette: "Am I outta the doghouse now?"

    Warner Bros. mix of gangster grit and boxing sweat has fight manager Edward G. Robinson battling with nemesis Humphrey Bogart over fighters, egos, and money (the only thing they don't argue about is dames!). Matters are complicated by a fresh, innocent rube, a bellhop with a right hook whom Robinson wins the confidence of. Bette Davis is Eddie's right-hand-gal who falls in love with the polite, shy Wayne Morris against her better judgment, while Jane Bryan as Eddie's kid sis wins the boxer's heart after graduating from convent school. Based on a Saturday Evening Post story, this smoky, super-emotional and physical melodrama allows each of its players to shine (except for Bryan, who isn't in the same league as the others). Michael Curtiz directed with skill and speed, though an early boxing sequence is too fast (with the film mechanically speeded up for no apparent reason); other scenes in the ring also look hokey, although these are the only incidents which do. Curtiz is amazingly adept at handling actors, and Davis is girlish and positively charming making sweet and light conversation with Morris, whose aw-shucks smiles at her tell us everything we need to know. Later remade as one of Elvis Presley's better pictures. A big fat hit. ***1/2 from ****

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    • Trivia
      While Bette Davis praised Edward G. Robinson as a performer and as a person, she was repulsed by having to kiss him.
    • Goofs
      During the fights in the arenas, the crowd is painted on a backdrop in the balcony and after the sixth row in the mezzanine.
    • Quotes

      Louise 'Fluff' Phillips: It seems I'm always ringside at the first fight... and the last.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: The Man Called Bogart (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      The Moon Is in Tears Tonight
      (1937) (uncredited)

      Music by M.K. Jerome

      Lyrics by Jack Scholl

      Performed by Bette Davis, voice dubbed

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Battling Bellhop
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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