The Duke Comes Back
"ROMANCE WITH A SOCK! A fighting fool in the ring...until a dame lands with a right to the heart."
Originally released in 1937. The Duke Comes Back is a action/romance film. directed by Irving Pichel. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Allan Lane, Heather Angel, and Genevieve Tobin
Synopsis
After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burton) loses his fortune, Duke returns to the ring to raise money for him. Susan is furious that Duke is breaking his promise never to box again, and the stakes get even higher when a crooked promoter orders him to take a dive ... or else.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Allan Lane
as Duke Foster
Heather Angel
as Susan Foster
Genevieve Tobin
as Pauline Corbin
Ben Welden
as Barney
Frederick Burton
as Arnold Corbin
Johnny Russell
as Jimmy Foster
Joseph Crehan
as Pat Doyle
Selmer Jackson
as Jim Watson
Byron Foulger
as Peters the butler
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Snowflake
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Duke Comes Back about?
After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burto...
Who directed The Duke Comes Back?
The Duke Comes Back was directed by Irving Pichel.
How long is The Duke Comes Back?
The Duke Comes Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was The Duke Comes Back released?
The Duke Comes Back was released on November 29, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Duke Comes Back?
The main cast of The Duke Comes Back includes Allan Lane, Heather Angel, Genevieve Tobin, Ben Welden, Frederick Burton.