Kid Galahad (1937 film)

Kid Galahad is a 1937 boxing film starring Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and, in the title role, rising newcomer Wayne Morris. It was scripted by Seton I. Miller and directed by Michael Curtiz.

In Florida, boxing promoter Nick Donati Edward G. Robinson gets doublecrossed by his boxer, who throws a fight for a 25,000 bribe from gangster Turkey Morgan Humphrey Bogart. Nick and his girlfriend Fluff Bette Davis decide to throw a wild, dayslong party with the money they have left, before looking for a new boxing prospect. Nick orders naive young farmer turned hotel bellhop Ward Guisenberry Wayne Morris to mix some drinks, but he does not know how, as he does not drink. Fluff kindly helps him out. When Morgan, underling Buzz Barret Ben Welden, and Chuck McGraw William Haade, his fighter and new heavyweight champion, arrive uninvited, Ward does not like it when the somewhat drunk McGraw pushes Fluff, so he punches him, knocking him to the ground. Nick is impressed, and persuades him to try boxing.For his first bout, Ward is up against McGraws experienced brother. Much to everyones surprise, he wins by knockout. To protect him from Morgans wrath, Nick sends him, Fluff and ringside assistant Silver Jackson Harry Carey to New York City by train. However, Morgan is waiting outside their usual hotel. He tries to get Ward to sign with him, but Ward knocks him down, insisting he will only sign with Nick. ........

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