The Big Fight (1930)
A SMASHING LOVE STORY OF THE ARENA!
Based on the David Belasco stage production of the Max Marcin play in which heavyweight-champion Jack Dempsey played the role of the fighter, Tiger: This "behind-the-scenes look of a heavyweight-championship fight" looks much like all of the other boxing films in which the Champ gets involved in a frame-up and is asked to take a dive.
Director: Walter Lang
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: May 11, 1930
Cast
- Lola Lane - Shirley
- Ralph Ince - Chuck
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Tiger
- Stepin Fetchit - Spot
- Wheeler Oakman - Steve
- James Eagles - Lester
- Robert Emmett O'Connor - Detective
- Edna Bennett - Winnie
- Tony Stabenau - Battler
- Larry McGrath - Pinkie
Screenplay
- Walter Woods (Scenario Writer)
- Walter Woods (Adaptation)
- Max Marcin (Theatre Play)
- Milton Herbert Gropper (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Jackson Rose
Production: James Cruze Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gangster, police officer, frame up, lost film, heavyweight champion
More Films by Director: Walter Lang
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Fight about?
- Based on the David Belasco stage production of the Max Marcin play in which heavyweight-champion Jack Dempsey played the role of the fighter, Tiger: This "behind-the-scenes look of a heavyweight-championship fight" looks much like all of the other boxing films in which the Champ gets involved in a frame-up and is asked to take a dive.
- Who directed The Big Fight?
- The Big Fight was directed by Walter Lang.
- Who stars in The Big Fight?
- The Big Fight stars Lola Lane, Ralph Ince, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Stepin Fetchit, Wheeler Oakman, James Eagles.
- How long is The Big Fight?
- The Big Fight has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Fight?
- The Big Fight is a Action, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Big Fight produced?
- The Big Fight was produced in United States of America.