Knockout Reilly (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film
Released in 1927, Knockout Reilly is a drama film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A Malcolm St. Clair silent boxing sports romantic love triangle prison melodrama about a steel worker who saves a girl in a bar fight by knocking out the man coming on to her. It turns out the man was a boxer named "Killer"; so our steel worker becomes a boxer, but is then arrested for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison, he continues training, so that when he gets out, he can fight "Killer"; he is losing the fight, but his girl tells him that "Killer" framed him, which gives him the drive to knock his opponent out in the final round!
Who’s in it. Knockout Reilly stars Richard Dix as Dundee 'Knockout' Reilly, Mary Brian as Mary Malone, Jack Renault as Killer Agerra and Harry Gribbon as Pat Malone, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knockout Reilly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knockout Reilly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knockout Reilly (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Knockout Reilly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Knockout Reilly?
- Knockout Reilly stars Richard Dix, Mary Brian, Jack Renault, Harry Gribbon and Osgood Perkins.
- When was Knockout Reilly released?
- Knockout Reilly was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.