The Duke Comes Back

The Duke Comes Back

64 mins | Nov. 29, 1937

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.

The Duke Comes Back

64 mins | Nov. 29, 1937

The Duke Comes Back
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.
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title The Duke Comes Back
Directors Irving Pichel
Writers Lucian Cary, Adele Buffington, Edmond Seward

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

George Cooper

as Janitor

Clyde Dilson

as Parke, the publicist

Art Lasky

as Bronski

Victor Adams

as Nick

George Lynn

as Al