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Fighting Fools
The boys are working at the local boxing arena where their friend, Jimmy Higgins, is boxing. During a crooked match Jimmy is killed. The boys seek out his older brother, Johnny, a former boxer who gave up the sport rather than go crooked, and help train him to get back in the ring. They try to get him a shot at the title, and when they do the same crooked gangsters that were behind Jimmy's death try to get Johnny to take a dive.
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Plot Summary
Muggs and the Bowery Boys are eager to help their friend Chuckie, who is training for a boxing match. However, when Chuckie's trainer is kidnapped, the boys must use their street smarts to rescue him and ensure Chuckie can still fight. Their efforts lead to a series of comical mishaps and thrilling encounters as they try to outwit the criminals and save the day.
Critical Reception
Fighting Fools is a typical entry in the Bowery Boys series, relying on slapstick humor and the established camaraderie of its leads. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally seen as lighthearted entertainment for its target audience, offering predictable but enjoyable antics.
What Reviewers Say
The film delivers the expected brand of lowbrow comedy and familiar Bowery Boys charm.
Audiences enjoyed the simple plot and the antics of Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall.
It's a light and breezy comedy that serves its purpose as escapist entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Fighting Fools' are scarce, but the general sentiment for Bowery Boys films of this era indicates enjoyment of the familiar characters and their simple, humorous adventures.
Fun Fact
The Bowery Boys were a popular series of American films produced by Monogram Pictures (later Allied Artists Pictures) from 1946 to 1958, with 'Fighting Fools' being one of the many installments that showcased the mischievous but good-hearted street youths.
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