Kid Galahad (1937)

7.2Approved102 minDirector: Michael Curtiz

1937 film by Michael Curtiz

Kid Galahad is a 1937 American sports drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and, in the title role, rising newcomer Wayne Morris. A boxing film, it was scripted by Seton I. Miller and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was remade in 1941, this time in a circus setting, as The Wagons Roll at Night, also with Bogart, and in 1962 as an Elvis Presley musical. The original version was re-titled The Battling Bellhop for television distribution in order to avoid confusion with the Presley remake.

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What is Kid Galahad about?
Kid Galahad (1937) — When a bellhop knocks out fighter Chuck McGraw, promoter Nick Donati realizes he's a potential champ. "Kid Galahad" justifies Nick's confidence, but Nick's mistress Fluff falls for him; in turn, the Kid falls for Nick's young sister. Now overprotective brother Nick turns against
Is Kid Galahad based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Kid Galahad scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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