Slapsie Maxie's (1939)
In this comedic short, when a waiter accidentally knocks out boxing champ Tiger Dorsey in Slapsie Maxie's restaurant, Maxie arranges a boxing match between the reluctant waiter and the champ.
Top billed cast
Maxie RosenbloomSlapsie Maxie
Johnnie DavisJohnny the Waiter
Frank FaylenTiger Dorsey- Cully RichardsMaster of Ceremonies
Creighton HaleReporter (uncredited)
John HarronFight Announcer (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesWaiter (uncredited)
Glenn LanganReporter (uncredited)
Jack MowerDorsey's Manager (uncredited)
Paul PanzerFight Spectator (uncredited)
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