The Fighting Champ

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The Fighting Champ
The Fighting Champ poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by John P. McCarthy
Screenplay by Wellyn Totman
Produced by Trem Carr
Starring Bob Steele
Arletta Duncan
Kit Guard
George Chesebro
George "Gabby" Hayes
Charles King
Cinematography Archie Stout
Edited by Carl Pierson
Production
company
Distributed byMonogram Pictures
Release date
  • December 15, 1932 (1932-12-15)
Running time
57 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Fighting Champ is a 1932 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy and written by Wellyn Totman. The film stars Bob Steele, Arletta Duncan, Kit Guard, George Chesebro, George "Gabby" Hayes and Charles King. The film was released on December 15, 1932, by Monogram Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

After cowboy Loring ventures into boxing, crooked fight promoter Harmon tries to bribe him to throw a bout. Loring pretends to be interested, but Mullins accuses him of cheating. Mullins' daughter believes Loring is innocent and helps him by setting a trap. [2]

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