The Duke Comes Back (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, The Duke Comes Back is an action and romance film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 64 minutes. “ROMANCE WITH A SOCK! A fighting fool in the ring...until a dame lands with a right to the heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Duke Comes Back stars Allan Lane as Duke Foster, Heather Angel as Susan Foster, Genevieve Tobin as Pauline Corbin and Ben Welden as Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Duke Comes Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Duke Comes Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Duke Comes Back tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Duke Comes Back (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Duke Comes Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Duke Comes Back worth watching?
- The Duke Comes Back holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Duke Comes Back?
- The Duke Comes Back stars Allan Lane, Heather Angel, Genevieve Tobin, Ben Welden and Frederick Burton.
- When was The Duke Comes Back released?
- The Duke Comes Back was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.