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A 1942 biographical drama film about the life and career of James J. Corbett, a pioneer of modern boxing. Errol Flynn stars as Corbett, who rises from a bank clerk to a world champion under the guidance of wealthy patrons and a trainer.
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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.
Gentleman Jim Bookmakers is a trading name of Lovell Brothers Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 13760050. Registered office: 2 Alexandra Gate Fford Pengam, Cardiff, CF24 2SA. Lovell Brothers Limited is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 60213.
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).
Gentleman Jim (Official Trailer 1942) From IMDB: "As bareknuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top...
- 2 min
- 10.3K
- filmsofsanfrancisco
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...
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), whose...
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