Knockout Reilly (1927)

Knockout Reilly (1927) poster

A Malcolm St. Clair silent boxing sports romantic love triangle prison melodrama about a steel worker who saves a girl in a bar fight by knocking out the man coming on to her. It turns out the man was a boxer named "Killer"; so our steel worker becomes a boxer, but is then arrested for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison, he continues training, so that when he gets out, he can fight "Killer"; he is losing the fight, but his girl tells him that "Killer" framed him, which gives him the drive to knock his opponent out in the final round!

Director: Malcolm St. Clair
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Box Office: $380,400
Original Language: en

Themes

Boxing and Fighting Stories

Keywords

boxing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knockout Reilly about?
A Malcolm St. Clair silent boxing sports romantic love triangle prison melodrama about a steel worker who saves a girl in a bar fight by knocking out the man coming on to her. It turns out the man was a boxer named "Killer"; so our steel worker becomes a boxer, but is then arrested for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison, he continues training, so that when he gets out, he can fight "Killer"; he is losing the fight, but his girl tells him that "Killer" framed him, which gives him the drive to knock his opponent out in the final round!
Who directed Knockout Reilly?
Knockout Reilly was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Knockout Reilly?
Knockout Reilly stars Richard Dix, Mary Brian, Jack Renault, Harry Gribbon, Osgood Perkins, Lucia Backus Seger.
How long is Knockout Reilly?
Knockout Reilly has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Knockout Reilly?
Knockout Reilly is a Drama film.
How much did Knockout Reilly gross?
Knockout Reilly grossed $380,400 worldwide.
Where was Knockout Reilly produced?
Knockout Reilly was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Knockout Reilly?
The themes of Knockout Reilly include: Boxing and Fighting Stories.