Gentleman jim corbett, a bank clerkturnedprizefighter who became the worlds first heavyweight champion and helped elevate the oftendangerous sport from a pastime to a skilled profession. This film and several other films from warner brothers, and its contract stars errol flynn. Jim grows as a boxer, but when his boasting estranges him from. Gentleman jim adalah sebuah film tahun 1942 yang menampilkan errol flynn sebagai juara tinju kelas berat james j. As bareknuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert jim corbett. The motion picture gentlemen jim stars ward bond as john l sullivan,jack. Gentleman jim was a biopic of boxing champ jim corbett with ward bond as a memorable john l. Corbett est devenu le premier champion du monde des poids lourds en 1892, quand il a vaincu john l. Jim corbett errol flynn is a bareknuckles boxer, who is determined to rise above his station. James john gentleman jim corbett september 1, 1866 february 18, 1933 was an american professional boxer and a former world heavyweight champion, best known as the man who defeated the great. Gentleman jim by raoul walsh errol flynn, alexis smith. Gentleman jim dvd movie video at cd universe, errol flynn the adventures of robin hood, captain blood stars in this funfilled biography of 19thcentury boxing champion. Naturally, the actor playing that part the famous errol flynn deserves a great deal of credit for the success of the film. Sullivan in 21 rounds at new orleans, until march 17, 1897, when he was knocked out by robert fitzsimmons in 14 rounds at carson city, nevada.
Back in the day the irish were as lovingly mythologized as the brits in hollywood movies, and this roaul walsh film is no exception, as errol. Watch gentleman jim online stream full movie directv. Shot in rich deep focus, the punishing, climactic slugfest between corbett and john l. Corbett was inducted into ring magazines boxing hall of fame in 1954. Maybe errol flynn was never the war hero that he often played, but he was a capable boxer, and gentleman jim makes full use of this skill. Great story and plenty of action and emotion as this fictitious version of james j. Errol flynn the adventures of robin hood, captain blood stars in this fun filled biography of 19thcentury boxing champion jim corbett. Gentleman jim manufactured on demand, mono sound on tcm. Very loosely based upon the 1894 autobiography of james j. Twentyone epochmaking rounds later, corbett emerges victorious.
Gentleman jim is a hollywoodhooey version of the life of gentleman jim corbett, one of boxings early heavyweight champions and a key figure. As bareknuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert jim corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise. Gentleman jim corbett, this film from director raoul walsh presents a fictionalized account of the heavyweight champion known as the father of modern boxing. Because boxing is a considered an illegal and disreputable enterprise in 1880s san francisco, wealthy and influential members of the prestigious olympic club vow to make the sport a. James john jim corbett september 1, 1866 february 18, 1933 was an american professional boxer and a world heavyweight champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated the great john l. Part of my 5 directors x 5 unseen films 10 challenge very loosely based upon the 1894 autobiography of james j. Gentleman jim 1942 1890s san francisco, boxing is illegal. What gentleman jim desires most in life is a match with reigning heavyweight champ john l. Sullivan for the heavyweight boxing title around the turn of the century 1892 to be exact. In doing so, however, the scenarists have sacrificed a good deal of one of the best reputations. An overromanticized biopic of 19th century boxer james j. Gentleman jim is a 1942 film starring errol flynn as heavyweight boxing champion james j. With errol flynn, alexis smith, jack carson, alan hale.
As bareknuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert jim corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to. Parenthetical number is a 1 to 10 imdb viewer poll rating. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of gentleman jim with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Classic scene from the final minutes of gentleman jim, starring errol flynn and. Jim and his friend, walter lowrie jack carson are befriended by vicki ware alexis smith, whose father, buck ware minor watson runs the elegant olympic boxing club. Errol flynn the adventures of robin hood, captain blood stars in this funfilled biography of 19thcentury boxing champion jim corbett. The screenplay is signed by horace mccoy and its both a comedy and a biography. Naturally, the actor playing that part the famous errol flynn deserves a great deal of credit for the success.
Rent gentleman jim 1942 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Gentleman jim original trailer errol flynn stars in gentleman jim 1942, the fanciful biography of 19thcentury boxing champion jim corbett, directed by raoul walsh. Errol flynn stars as corbett, who works his way up from lowly bank teller to boxing world champion. Gentleman jim 1942 stream and watch online moviefone. To prepare for the starring role, errol flynn took lessons in the ring from former junior welterweight champion. Sullivan set during the days of walshs youth in new york. A warner brothers classic, that richly deserves a place among the pantheon of great boxing films, it tells the truelife story of james j.
Jim doesnt get the facts right, but it captures the spirit of the times and presents a title character who is totally captivating. Although offered with optional 454 cubic inch power, we have never seen one. The movie was based upon corbetts autobiography, the roar of the crowd, and directed by raoul walsh. Few people could play arrogant men and still come off as a likable good guy as well as flynn could and this film is a perfect example of. The film introduces the marques of queensbury rules which in fact to this very. When gentleman jim, raoul walshs exuberantly rowdy and slyly nuanced 1942 biopic about james j.
As usual when making a biopic, hollywood played fast and loose with the facts in gentleman jim but for once it hardly matters. Perfect for 1975 and the bold graphic era, gentleman jim wore metal flake gentleman jim script on the quarter panels. Originally an office clerk, corbett is introduced to the thenillegal sport of fighting when one of the bank executives sponsors the. Gentleman jim manufactured on demand, mono sound on tcm shop. Great story and plenty of action and emotion as this fictitious version of. The supporting cast includes alexis smith, jack carson, alan hale, william frawley, and ward bond. As bareknuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert jim corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the top of the boxing world. Jim corbetts postfight celebration is interrupted by john l. James john jim corbett september 1, 1866 february 18, 1933 was an. Errol flynn as gentleman jim corbett, the man that beat james l.
Flynn stars as jim corbett, the 19thcentury american pugilist who introduced scientific methods to bareknuckle boxing. Corbett and sullivan finally meet in a bout governed by those new marquis of queensbury rules that corbett has helped popularize. Ware, impressed by jim, invites the fighter to become a member. Gentleman jim, dvd, manufactured on demand, mono sound, dramaclassics, biography, 888574092184. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. One of the most lovable, funny and enthusiastic of all film biographies. Gentleman jim in my humble opinion, this is errol flynns most entertaining film, especially when gentleman jim corbetts ring career begins in the film. Gentleman jim at one of my home towns city cinemas. Errol flynn is at his career best as boxer james j. Part of my 5 directors x 5 unseen films 10 challenge.
Gentleman jim by raoul walsh errol flynn, alexis smith, jack. Gentleman jim warner bros has managed to turn out a good film based on the life of james j. Errol flynn is a nimble boxer, walsh is a capable director. Gentleman jim is a film directed by raoul walsh with errol flynn, alexis smith, jack carson, alan hale, year.
It was an era when german bombers flew over each night, and pounded our city which was a huge sea port. Corbett, byname gentleman jim, born september 1, 1866, san francisco, california, u. Plot the story of james corbett, a heavyweight boxer champion at the end of the century. Gentleman jim 1942 full movie download full hd youtube. Rent gentleman jim 1942 starring errol flynn and alexis smith on dvd and bluray. Released 1942, gentleman jim stars errolflynn, alexissmith, jackcarson, alanhale the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 44 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which put. Sullivan in 21 rounds at new orleans, until march 17, 1897, when he was knocked out by robert fitzsimmons.
More faithful to the facts than most errol flynn biopics but still with enough poetic license to drive historical purists up a wall, gentleman jim is broad. Sullivan hence the man who beat the man concept of the championship boxing lineage. Corbett, gentleman jim is a light nostalgic story from director raoul walsh a fan of the real corbett since childhood. Gentleman jim 1942 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. To prepare for the starring role, errol flynn took lessons in the ring from former junior welterweight champion mushy. Gentlemen jim corbett, the colorful irishamerican boxer. Jan, 2014 james john gentleman jim corbett september 1, 1866 february 18, 1933 was an american professional boxer and a former world heavyweight champion, best known as the man who defeated the great. In 1886 corbett married actress olive lake, and after their divorce, he married jessie taylor of omaha. If you know why, or even better, know of one, please let us know. Corbett errol flynn, a brash young bank teller, attends a match with his friend walter lowrie jack.
The gentleman jim was based on the upscale appointed sierra classic. His walls are lined with books like out in the silver west, the boys book of pirates, and executive opportunities, which provide a graphic novel classic from one of the. Dec 03, 2012 gentleman jim is a hollywoodhooey version of the life of gentleman jim corbett, one of boxings early heavyweight champions and a key figure in turning the backroom bloodletting into a legitimate sport. Nov 08, 2017 the gentleman jim was based on the upscale appointed sierra classic. While the film is well crafted on a technical level, especially by cinematographer sid hickox and editor jack.
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