Kid Gloves
When a taxi carrying socialite Ruth Darrow drives into the middle of a gun battle between hijacker Kid Gloves and a trio of bootleggers, Ruth is injured. She is taken to a nearby apartment, and The Kid helps to care for her. John Stone, Ruth's fiance and a bootlegger with a respectable front, finds them together and blackmails The Kid into marrying the girl.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck boxer, discouraged by his failures, finds himself entangled in a scheme involving blackmail and a stolen necklace. He must overcome his personal demons and a corrupt ring promoter to clear his name and win back the woman he loves. The film culminates in a dramatic boxing match where his future hangs in the balance.
Critical Reception
As an early sound film, "Kid Gloves" received moderate attention for its blend of sports action and melodrama. While praised for its energetic boxing sequences and the performances of its leads, some critics noted the somewhat predictable plot common to many films of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic boxing scenes and the chemistry between the leads.
- Criticized for a somewhat formulaic and predictable plot.
- Recognized as a decent example of early sound drama and sports films.
Google audience: Audience reception information for "Kid Gloves" is not readily available, but it is generally considered a standard offering of its time with some notable action sequences.
Fun Fact
"Kid Gloves" was one of the early films to feature synchronized sound, showcasing the burgeoning technology of the late 1920s in its dialogue and musical score.
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