The Kid Comes Back

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Wayne Morris in The Kid Comes Back (1937)

After defeating a prominent, highly-ranked heavyweight fighter in convincing and sensational fashion, "Gunner" Malone hopes to get a shot at the world-champion title, but is foiled by the re... Read allAfter defeating a prominent, highly-ranked heavyweight fighter in convincing and sensational fashion, "Gunner" Malone hopes to get a shot at the world-champion title, but is foiled by the retirement by the fighter who holds it. Later, Russ Conway, a Texas cowboy "Gunner" has take... Read allAfter defeating a prominent, highly-ranked heavyweight fighter in convincing and sensational fashion, "Gunner" Malone hopes to get a shot at the world-champion title, but is foiled by the retirement by the fighter who holds it. Later, Russ Conway, a Texas cowboy "Gunner" has taken under his wing, becomes the leading contender for the title through the scheming of a ne... Read all

Director
- B. Reeves Eason
Writers
- George Bricker
- E.J. Flanagan
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5.5/10

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Director
- B. Reeves Eason
Writers
- George Bricker
- E.J. Flanagan
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Wayne Morris

Rush Conway

Barton MacLane

'Gunner' Malone

June Travis

Mary Malone

Maxie Rosenbloom

Stan Wilson

Archie Robbins

Kenneth Rockwell
(as James Robbins)

Dickie Jones

Bobby Doyle

Joseph Crehan

Danny Lockridge

Frank Otto

Joey Meade

Robert Paige

Radio Announcer
(as David Carlyle)

Herbert Rawlinson

Mr. Redmann

Robert Homans

Policeman Mike Dougherty

Wendell Niles

Radio Announcer
(as Wen Niles)

Ward Bond

Spike - Sparring Partner
(uncredited)

Billy Coe

Timekeeper
(uncredited)

Don Downen

Man Whose Mother's Dress Is Stepped On
(uncredited)

Sol Gorss

Policeman in Gunner's Room
(uncredited)

Stuart Holmes

Beefsteak Eddie's Cornerman
(uncredited)

Alphonse Martell

Waiter
(uncredited)

Director
- B. Reeves Eason
Writers
- George Bricker
- E.J. Flanagan
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The Kid Gets in the Ring With Barton Maclane

Barton Maclane has been plugging away for years to become heavyweight champion. Along the way he notices that amateur Wayne Morris has a lot of potential, so he buys his contract and mentors him. Meanwhile, Morris and Maclane's sister, June Travis, fall in love. When Maclane gets the chance to be champion, he has to fight Morris for the title, but Travis wants them both out of the ring before their brains get destroyed.

It's a one-hour Warner B from the period when they were slick, fast and mostly rote efforts, but this one is carried on the charms of Maclane's dumb lug characterization, something that I always enjoy . While he was capable of some fine performances -- he is wonderful in his supporting role in HIGH SIERRA -- he spent a lot of time in the Bs as Warner's answer to George Bancroft. The result here is decent, and is bolstered by the always amusing Maxie Rosenbloom as a competing boxer.

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Trivia
Although this movie was completed between November 2 and November 21, 1936 under the title "Trial Horse" and reviewed under the title "Don't Pull Your Punches" in the January 10, 1937 issue of "The Motion Picture Herald", the film was released under the title "The Kid Comes Back" on February 6, 1938. During the filming, Warner executives recognized Morris's potential, casting him in "Kid Galahad", releasing "The Kid Comes Back" following the success of "Galahad".

Connections
Referenced in Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul (2023)

Soundtracks
Listen to the Mockingbird
(1855) (uncredited)
Music by Richard Milburn (uncredited) and lyrics by Septimus Winner
Sung a cappella by Ward Bond