The Pittsburgh Kid

1941Directed by Jack Townley

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Released: August 29, 1941
Runtime: 1h 16m

About The Pittsburgh Kid

Action
Drama

Synopsis

Unable to sign boxer Joe Louis to movie contract, Republic Pictures had to make do with the losers of Louis' heavyweight championship bouts. One of these was Billy Conn, who after being knocked out by Louis in the 13th round awakened to star in the Republic programmer The Pittsburgh Kid. The story finds clean-limned pugilist Conn (playing himself) being managed by pretty Patricia Mallory.

Director: Jack Townley
Writers: Octavus Roy Cohen
Earl Felton
Houston Branch

Principal cast

In billing order

Billy ConnBilly Conn
Jean ParkerPatricia Mallory
Dick PurcellCliff Halliday
Alan BaxterJoe Barton
Veda Ann BorgBarbara Ellison
Jonathan HaleMax Ellison

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