The Main Event (1938 film)

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The Main Event
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Theatrical poster for the film
Directed by Danny Dare
Screenplay by Lee Loeb
Story by Harold Shumate
Produced by Ralph Cohn
Starring Robert Paige
Jacqueline Wells
Arthur Loft
Cinematography Allen G. Siegler
Edited by Al Clark
Production
company
Release date
  • May 5, 1938 (1938-05-05)(US) [1]
Running time
55 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Main Event is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by Danny Dare, which stars Robert Paige, Jacqueline Wells, and Arthur Loft.

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