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  • The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933)
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    88 min | Drama, Romance
The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933)
Passed
88 min | Drama, Romance

Prizefighter Jimmy Dolan accidentally kills someone, fleeing to a children's health farm. He bonds with the kids and caretakers, confronting his cynicism. Recognized by a detective, Jimmy must choose - escape or face responsibility.
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Director
Writers
Bertram Millhauser (based on a play by) (as Bertram Milhauser) | Beulah Marie Dix (based on a play by) | David Boehm (screen play) | Erwin Gelsey (screen play)
Cinematographer
Arthur Edeson (photography by)
Editor
Herbert I. Leeds (edited by) (as Bert Levy)
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Release date
Jun 3, 1933 (United States)

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Cast

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39 cast members
Name Known for
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Jimmy Dolan Jimmy Dolan   See fewer
Aline MacMahon
Mrs. Moore aka Auntie Mrs. Moore aka Auntie   See fewer
Guy Kibbee
Phlaxer Phlaxer   See fewer
Lyle Talbot
Doc Woods Doc Woods   See fewer
Fifi D'Orsay
Budgie (as Fifi Dorsay) Budgie (as Fifi Dorsay)   See fewer
Harold Huber
Reggie Newman Reggie Newman   See fewer
Shirley Grey
Goldie West Goldie West   See fewer
George Meeker
Charles Magee Charles Magee   See fewer
John Wayne
Smith Smith   See fewer
Arthur Hohl
Herman Malvin Herman Malvin   See fewer
Anne Shirley
Mary Lou (as Dawn O'Day) Mary Lou (as Dawn O'Day)   See fewer
Edward Arnold
Police Inspector Ennis (uncredited) Police Inspector Ennis (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Barclay
Well-Wisher (uncredited) Well-Wisher (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Barrat
Sheriff (uncredited) Sheriff (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph Belmont
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Brodie
Man on Stairway Giving Directions (uncredited) Man on Stairway Giving Directions (uncredited)   See fewer
George Chandler
Boxing Handler (uncredited) Boxing Handler (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Coe
Fight Timekeeper (uncredited) Fight Timekeeper (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur De Kuh
Louie Primaro (uncredited) Louie Primaro (uncredited)   See fewer
James Donlan
Man Offering Jimmy a Drink (uncredited) Man Offering Jimmy a Drink (uncredited)   See fewer
David Durand
George Lewis (uncredited) George Lewis (uncredited)   See fewer
Adolph Faylauer
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Godfrey
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Sam (uncredited) Sam (uncredited)   See fewer
Sydney Jarvis
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
John Kerns
Fight Opponent (uncredited) Fight Opponent (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Lally
Reporter in Ring (uncredited) Reporter in Ring (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry McGrath
First Referee (uncredited) First Referee (uncredited)   See fewer
Clarence Muse
Masseur (uncredited) Masseur (uncredited)   See fewer
Bradley Page
One of Dolan's Backers (uncredited) One of Dolan's Backers (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Phelps
Last Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited) Last Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey Rooney
Freckles (uncredited) Freckles (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Rush
Detective (uncredited) Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
John Sheehan
Fight Manager (uncredited) Fight Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sherlock
Reporter in Ring (uncredited) Reporter in Ring (uncredited)   See fewer
Sammy Stein
King Cobra (uncredited) King Cobra (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Vinton
Matt Lenihan (uncredited) Matt Lenihan (uncredited)   See fewer
Huey White
Handler (uncredited) Handler (uncredited)   See fewer
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