The Duke Comes Back(1937)
ROMANCE WITH A SOCK! A fighting fool in the ring...until a dame lands with a right to the heart.
The Duke Comes Back Synopsis
After winning the heavyweight championship, boxer Duke Foster (Allan Lane) quits the ring to marry socialite Susan Corbin (Heather Angel). When his businessman father-in-law Arnold (Frederick Burton) loses his fortune, Duke returns to the ring to raise money for him. Susan is furious that Duke is breaking his promise never to box again, and the stakes get even higher when a crooked promoter orders him to take a dive ... or else.
The Duke Comes Back (1937) is a action and romance film directed by Irving Pichel, released on November 29, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Allan Lane, Heather Angel, Genevieve Tobin and Ben Welden. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Pichel
- Writers:
- Lucian Cary, Edmond Seward, Adele Buffington
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Duke Comes Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allan Lane
as Duke Foster
Heather Angel
as Susan Foster
Genevieve Tobin
as Pauline Corbin
Ben Welden
as Barney
- Frederick Burton
Frederick Burton
as Arnold Corbin
Johnny Russell
as Jimmy Foster
Joseph Crehan
as Pat Doyle
Selmer Jackson
as Jim Watson
Byron Foulger
as Peters the butler
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Snowflake
George Cooper
as Janitor
- Clyde Dilson
Clyde Dilson
as Parke, the publicist
Key crew
Directed by Irving Pichel, written by Lucian Cary, Edmond Seward and Adele Buffington.
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The Duke Comes Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Duke Comes Back – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Duke Comes Back?
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The main cast of The Duke Comes Back (1937) includes Allan Lane, Heather Angel, Genevieve Tobin, Ben Welden and Frederick Burton. The film was directed by Irving Pichel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Duke Comes Back released?
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The Duke Comes Back was released on November 29, 1937 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Duke Comes Back worth watching?
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The Duke Comes Back (1937) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.