Ex-Champ (1939)
A former prizefighter tries to help his son pay off his gambling debts.
Top billed cast
Victor McLaglenTom 'Gunner' Grey
Tom BrownBob Hill
Nan GreyJoan Grey
William FrawleyMushy Harrington
Constance MooreDoris Courtney
Donald BriggsJeffrey Grey
Samuel S. HindsEdward P. Nash
Thurston HallMr. Courtney
Marc LawrenceBill Crosle
Charles HaltonTrilby
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