The Miracle Kid

The Miracle Kid is a 1941 American sports comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Tom Neal, Carol Hughes and Vicki Lester. It was made and distributed by the low-budget Producers Releasing Corporation.

Synopsis

A young boxer named Jimmy Connley (portrayed by Tom Neal) finds his life turned upside down when he meets with sudden success in the ring.

Cast

• Tom Neal as Jimmy Connley
• Carol Hughes as Pat Hilton
• Vicki Lester as Helen Gibbs
• Betty Blythe as Madame Gloria
• Ben Taggart as J. Hamilton Gibbs
• Alex Callam as Al Bolger
• Thornton Edwards as Pedro
• Joe Gray as Kayo Kane
• Paul Bryar as Rocco
• Pat Gleason as Reporter
• Billy McGowan as Trigger O'Brien
• John Ince as Commissioner
• Gene O'Donnell as Usher
• Warren Jackson as Headwaiter
• Larry McGrath as Referee
• Sam Lufkin as Referee
• Minta Durfee as Pheney
• Gertrude Messinger as Marge
• Adele Smith as Lorraine
• Frank Otto as Shady

References

Bibliography

• Fetrow, Alan G. Feature Films, 1940-1949: a United States Filmography. McFarland, 1994.
• Marshall, Wendy L. William Beaudine: From Silents to Television. Scarecrow Press, 2005.

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