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This Sporting Age
Polo, a team sport played on horseback in which the objective is to score goals by driving a small ball into the opposing team's goal using a long-handled mallet.
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Plot Summary
Johnny Weissmuller stars as a heroic lifeguard who falls for a young woman and gets caught up in a dangerous plot involving smugglers. He must use his strength and swimming prowess to protect his love and bring the criminals to justice.
Critical Reception
As a B-movie from the early 1930s, 'This Sporting Age' received mixed to generally positive reviews, largely capitalizing on the star power of Johnny Weissmuller following his Tarzan fame. It was seen as a typical adventure-romance of the era, with its athletic sequences being a primary draw.
What Reviewers Say
Features exciting swimming and athletic sequences.
A straightforward adventure story with a romantic subplot.
Relies heavily on the physical presence and known persona of its star.
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Fun Fact
This film was one of several opportunities for Johnny Weissmuller to showcase his athletic abilities outside of the Tarzan series, demonstrating his broad appeal as an action star.
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