Gentleman Jim
The biography of famed boxer James J. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, the colorful Irish-American fighter who became the first heavyweight champion of the world under the new Marquis of Queensberry rules.
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Gentleman Jim - TheWiz
Flynn must have been quite the rage during his time as was Sullivan! In this flick, Flynn is always up to a challenge as a stereo typed Irishman - always under the influence and ready to fight for his beliefs. Flynn is intoxicated with his dreams and induces his his promoters, by hook or by crook, to back him in his quest as he goes from advneture to adventure. One cannot help but enjoy Flynn's acting even if this movie is dated. He's a lovable onscreen character. Good clean family viewing and you may even learn how to throw a jab and a right hook!Hollywood Hunk Stars In Bio-Pic About Early Days Of Pro Boxing - bwod
This is a period film made in 1942 about the 1890's, when professional boxing first evolved.
Errol Flynn, who was a real heart-throb back in the day, plays Gentleman Jim Corbett, who with his moves in the ring, became the greatest fighter of his time.
It's a very entertaining movie if you're interested in the history of pugilism. The story is based on real events, and has a good cast. It's also interesting to see how people lived around the turn of the century, in America.
Flynn did most of his own stunts in this picture, as he had a background as a fighter. He was very light on his feet, in his prime.
I recommend "Gentle Jim", and give it two thumbs up, for Flynn's athleticism.
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Gentleman Jim - TheWiz
Flynn must have been quite the rage during his time as was Sullivan! In this flick, Flynn is always up to a challenge as a stereo typed Irishman - always under the influence and ready to fight for his beliefs. Flynn is intoxicated with his dreams and induces ...Hollywood Hunk Stars In Bio-Pic About Early Days Of Pro Boxing - bwod
This is a period film made in 1942 about the 1890's, when professional boxing first evolved.
Errol Flynn, who was a real heart-throb back in the day, plays Gentleman Jim Corbett, who with his moves in the ring, became the greatest fighter of his time.
It's ...