King of Hockey (1936)

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Dick Purcell

Gabby Dugan

Anne Nagel

Kathleen O'Rourke

Marie Wilson

Elsie

Wayne Morris

Bill 'Jumbo' Mullins

George E. Stone

Nick Torga

Joseph Crehan

Mike Trotter

Ann Gillis

Peggy 'Princess' O'Rourke
(as Ann Gilles)

Gordon Hart

Dr. Vernon Noble

Dora Clement

Mrs. O'Rourke

Guy Usher

Mr. O'Rourke

Garry Owen

Jitters McCarthy - the Referee

Max Hoffman Jr.

Torchy Myers

George Beranger

Evans - Kathleen's Chauffeur
(as Andre Beranger)

Frank Faylen

Swede - Nick's Associate

Frank Bruno

Loogan, Nick's Associate

Harry Davenport

Tom McKenna

Bill Elliott

2nd Radio Announcer
(uncredited)

Pauline Garon

Marie
(uncredited)

Director
- Noel M. Smith
Writer
- George Bricker
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Great action highlighted by some superb camera work and excellent skating more than make up for a fairly lame script.

The actors were good. Dick Purcell was well cast since he had played hockey in college.

Wayne Morris in this early role was thoroughly charming and boyish.

George E. Stone as the bad guy stood out because of his charm. He obviously couldn't have been really evil, not with that smile.

This could have been a great movie if the story had been allowed to develop, but apparently the bosses ordered it kept to an hour. Too bad.

With this very talented cast and crew, "King of Hockey" could have been a classic.

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Trivia
The film makes quite a few references to the "original six" NHL teams active during this time. The Violets are based on the New York Rangers, their jersey's are similar and play at Madison Square Garden. In the film they play against teams known as the "Leafs" (Toronto Maple Leafs) and Shamrocks (the original name of the Chicago Blackhawks). The jersey worn by the "leafs" in the film is similar to that of the Montreal Canadiens.The team also mentions playing in Boston at one point in the film.