Two-Fisted Gentleman
Two-Fisted Gentleman

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Two-Fisted Gentleman

1936
Movie
64 min
English

Mickey, is a prizefighter whose bright career hits the skids when he comes under the guidance of Ginger, a female fight promoter, when he becomes involved with June Prentice and her high-society crowd.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: James TinlingGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young rancher inherits a controlling interest in a bank but is manipulated by his guardian. He falls for a sophisticated woman unaware of her true intentions. He must navigate corporate intrigue and personal betrayal to save his inheritance and find true love.

Critical Reception

Released in 1936, 'Two-Fisted Gentleman' received a generally lukewarm reception. While some praised its earnest performances and a decent, albeit predictable, narrative, critics often found the plot lacking in originality and depth. It was considered a fairly standard B-movie romance of its era, offering light entertainment without significant critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its earnest lead performances.

  • Criticized for a predictable and somewhat cliché plot.

  • Seen as a standard, if unremarkable, romantic drama of the 1930s.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Two-Fisted Gentleman' from 1936 is not readily available through modern platforms. It was likely a modest film that catered to its immediate audience without generating lasting widespread discussion.

Fun Fact

Ann Sheridan, who plays the female lead, was still early in her career when this film was made; she would later become a major Hollywood star known as the 'Oomph Girl'.

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