Lady and Gent (The Challenger) (1932)
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One of four films directed by Stephen Roberts in 1932, just four years before the filmmaker passed away prematurely, Lady and Gent stars George Bancroft as aging prizefighter Stag Bailey. After Stag loses his last match to hotshot up-and-comer Buzz Kinney (a 25-year-old John Wayne in an early role),… More One of four films directed by Stephen Roberts in 1932, just four years before the filmmaker passed away prematurely, Lady and Gent stars George Bancroft as aging prizefighter Stag Bailey. After Stag loses his last match to hotshot up-and-comer Buzz Kinney (a 25-year-old John Wayne in an early role), his manager Pin Streaver (James Gleason) is killed during a hold-up. Whether they like it or not, Stag and his speakeasy-owning lady friend Puff (Wynne Gibson) find themselves responsible for Pin's parentless son Ted. As Ted grows up and the three of them form a strong familiar bond, Stag and Puff attempt to disuade Ted from following in the boxing footsteps of his adopted father. Also known as The Challenger, Lady and Gent was nominated for the 1932 Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Story. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Directed By
- Stephen Roberts
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 15, 1932 Wide
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Cast
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George Bancroft
as Slag Bailey
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Wynne Gibson
as Puff Rogers
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Charles Starrett
as Ted Streaver
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John Wayne
as Buzz Kinney
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Morgan Wallace
as Cash Entight
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James Crane
as McSweeley
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William Halligan
as Doc Hayes
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Billy Butts
as Ted (aged 9)
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Joyce Compton
as Betty
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Frank McGlynn Sr.
as Principal
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Charles Grapewin
as Grocer
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Arthur Byron
as Judge
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Frank Darien
as Jim
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Frank Dawson
as Minister
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Lew Kelly
as Coroner
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Russell Powell
as 2nd Bartender
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Hal Price
as 1st Bartender
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Sid Saylor
as Joe
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James Gleason
as Pin Streaver
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Fred Wallace
as Watchman
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Tom Kennedy
as Small Arena Fighter
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John Beck
as Workman
