It's hard viewing Errol Flynn in this black and white stinker. It certainly did nothing to showcase his talents, as we saw in his swashbuckling films of the 1930s. Those were films, not this sissy film of 1942. All the fighters including Flynn fight as if they are fairy dancers.
This is the film of Gentleman Jim Corbett. He could view a play and in the same day be quite effective in the ring.
Jack Carson is effective as his pal in the bank. Through a meeting with the wealthy Alexis Smith, who is rather dull in her role, the two guys are introduced to society and ultimately the fighting gym.
Alan Hale, a fixture in so many of Flynn's films, portrays his father in this one. He is loud, boisterous and obnoxious, but this depicts the entire family.
The one endearing scene is when after he defeats John L. Sullivan for the championship, the two meet at a party and poignant words are shared by the 2 men. Sullivan is portrayed by Ward Bond and this scene may have brought a tear to one's eye. Other than that, the film is worthless. A rather weak script did it in.
This is the film of Gentleman Jim Corbett. He could view a play and in the same day be quite effective in the ring.
Jack Carson is effective as his pal in the bank. Through a meeting with the wealthy Alexis Smith, who is rather dull in her role, the two guys are introduced to society and ultimately the fighting gym.
Alan Hale, a fixture in so many of Flynn's films, portrays his father in this one. He is loud, boisterous and obnoxious, but this depicts the entire family.
The one endearing scene is when after he defeats John L. Sullivan for the championship, the two meet at a party and poignant words are shared by the 2 men. Sullivan is portrayed by Ward Bond and this scene may have brought a tear to one's eye. Other than that, the film is worthless. A rather weak script did it in.