Ringside Maisie (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1941, Ringside Maisie is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 95 minutes. “Maisie wins again in a knock-out fun show!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young undefeated boxer Terry Dolan, who's been lying to his invalid mother about his career, confides to Maisie that he hates and is terrified by boxing and wants out. Not wanting to let down his best friend and manager Skeets Maguire, who has hopes of him becoming the next champion, he is reluctant to bring up the subject with him. Maisie convinces Terry to tell Skeets, whose unexpected reaction induces him to step into the ring again.
Who’s in it. Ringside Maisie stars Ann Sothern as Maisie Ravier, George Murphy as Francis X. 'Skeets' / 'Skeeter' Maguire, Robert Sterling as Terry Dolan, aka Young O'Hara and Virginia O'Brien as Herself - Singer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ringside Maisie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ringside Maisie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ringside Maisie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ringside Maisie (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ringside Maisie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ringside Maisie worth watching?
- Ringside Maisie holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ringside Maisie?
- Ringside Maisie stars Ann Sothern, George Murphy, Robert Sterling, Virginia O'Brien and Natalie Thompson.
- When was Ringside Maisie released?
- Ringside Maisie was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.