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The Main Event
The Main Event

The Main Event

The tender story of a fighter's love for a girl who sought to double-cross him- until she realised that he was all the world to her.

Genres

DramaRomance

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Nightclub dancer Glory Frayne falls in love with championship boxer Red Lucas . Luca's latest opponent is likeable young pugilist Johnny Regan . When Johnny meets Glory, he is instantly smitten.....

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

18 November 1927

Country

United States of America

Cast

Vera Reynolds

Vera Reynolds

Glory Frayne

Rudolph Schildkraut

Rudolph Schildkraut

Regan Snr.

Julia Faye

Julia Faye

Margie

Charles Delaney

Charles Delaney

Johnnie Regan

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Red Lucas

Ernie Adams

Ernie Adams

Slug-nutty fighter

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