In This Corner
In This Corner

In This Corner

1948Movie59 minEnglish

A Navy veteran takes up boxing and winds up killing his own friend in the ring during a championship match.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Leo GorceyGenres: Comedy, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck boxer, Muggs, finds himself entangled with a slick promoter who promises him a shot at the championship. However, Muggs and his pals, the Bowery Boys, soon discover that the promoter has a shady scheme to fix the big fight. They must race against time to expose the corruption and ensure the integrity of the boxing match.

Critical Reception

The film was generally met with a mixed to negative reception, typical for many of the Bowery Boys series entries. Critics often found the plot predictable and the humor to be juvenile, though some acknowledged the lighthearted entertainment value for fans of the series.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers familiar slapstick humor characteristic of the Bowery Boys.
  • The boxing storyline is formulaic and predictable.
  • Appeals primarily to fans of the enduring low-budget series.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but generally, viewers who enjoy the nostalgic, lighthearted antics of the Bowery Boys find this entry to be entertaining, while others may find the plot and humor dated.

Fun Fact

This film is part of the long-running "Bowery Boys" series, which featured a group of streetwise kids from New York City getting into various adventures and misadventures.

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