The Life of Jimmy Dolan(1933)
Stranger Than Fiction! It starts with a wallop, sweeps from one thrilling love-scene to the next...then amazingly reveals why this public idol HAD to lead a double life!
The Life of Jimmy Dolan Synopsis
Champion boxer Jimmy Dolan has cultivated a wholesome image for himself, but he's a boozer and womanizer behind the scenes. Intoxicated at a party, he punches a reporter who threatens to expose his hypocrisy, and accidentally kills him. Dolan panics and skips town, winding up on a farm that serves as a home for disabled children run by kindhearted Peggy. As the cynical Dolan falls for Peggy, he begins to change his ways.
The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) is a drama and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, released on June 3, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, Aline MacMahon and Guy Kibbee. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Erwin S. Gelsey, David Boehm, Beulah Marie Dix
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Edeson
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $202,000
- Status:
- Released
The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) Trailer
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The Life of Jimmy Dolan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Jimmy
Loretta Young
as Peggy
Aline MacMahon
as Auntie
Guy Kibbee
as Phlaxer
Lyle Talbot
as Doc
Fifi D'Orsay
as Budgie
Harold Huber
as Reggie Newman
Shirley Grey
as Goldie West
George Meeker
as Charles Magee
John Wayne
as Smith
Arthur Hohl
as Herman Malvin
Edward Arnold
as Inspector Ennis
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Erwin S. Gelsey, David Boehm and Beulah Marie Dix, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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The Life of Jimmy Dolan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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Who stars in The Life of Jimmy Dolan?
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The main cast of The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee and Lyle Talbot. The film was directed by Archie Mayo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life of Jimmy Dolan released?
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The Life of Jimmy Dolan was released on June 3, 1933 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Life of Jimmy Dolan worth watching?
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The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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