21 Oct 1933
Footlight Parade
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
The Prizefighter and the Lady
Girls! There's a new passion in your life!
An ex-sailor turned boxer finds romance and gets a shot at the heavyweight title.
Top Billed Cast
Myrna Loy Belle Mercer
Max Baer Steve Morgan
Primo Carnera Carnera
Jack Dempsey Promoter
Walter Huston Edwin J. Bennett ("The Professor")
Otto Kruger Willie Ryan
Vince Barnett Bugsie
Robert McWade Adopted Son
Muriel Evans Linda
Jean Howard Show Girl
Cora Sue Collins Farmer's Daughter (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Jack Pennick Bar Patron #6 (uncredited)
Matt McHugh Professor's Drinking Buddy (uncredited)
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