Love in the Ring (1930)

Love in the Ring (1930) poster

Originally Liebe in Ring, this German part-talkie is a generally agreeable effort to transform heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling into a movie star. It's the old saw about an up-and-coming pugilist who ignores his loyal girlfriend in favor of a wealthy adventuress. His new romance nearly wrecks the hero's career, but with the help of his friends -- and of course, his real sweetheart -- he makes a spectacular comeback. The final scenes show Schmeling and his new bride heading for America, which was evidently Mecca so far as pre-Hitlerian German filmmakers were concerned. Max Schmeling's leading lady in Love in the Ring is Olga Tschechowa; in real life, he married the equally popular actress Anny Ondra

Director: Reinhold Schünzel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Country: Germany
Original Language: de

Themes

Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

sports, part-talkie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love in the Ring about?
Originally Liebe in Ring, this German part-talkie is a generally agreeable effort to transform heavyweight boxing champ Max Schmeling into a movie star. It's the old saw about an up-and-coming pugilist who ignores his loyal girlfriend in favor of a wealthy adventuress. His new romance nearly wrecks the hero's career, but with the help of his friends -- and of course, his real sweetheart -- he makes a spectacular comeback. The final scenes show Schmeling and his new bride heading for America, which was evidently Mecca so far as pre-Hitlerian German filmmakers were concerned. Max Schmeling's leading lady in Love in the Ring is Olga Tschechowa; in real life, he married the equally popular actress Anny Ondra
Who directed Love in the Ring?
Love in the Ring was directed by Reinhold Schünzel.
Who stars in Love in the Ring?
Love in the Ring stars Max Schmeling, Renate Müller, Olga Tschechowa, Kurt Gerron, Frida Richard.
How long is Love in the Ring?
Love in the Ring has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Love in the Ring?
Love in the Ring is a Drama film.
Where was Love in the Ring produced?
Love in the Ring was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Love in the Ring?
The themes of Love in the Ring include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.