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Sunday Punch (1942)

1942-05-08 · 1h 16m · EN
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Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.

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David MillerDirectorAllen RivkinWriter

Top billed cast

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William LundiganWilliam LundiganKen BurkeJean RogersJean RogersJudyDan DaileyDan DaileyOleGuy KibbeeGuy Kibbee'Pops' MullerJ. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishMatt BasslerConnie GilchristConnie GilchristMa GalestrumSam LeveneSam LeveneRoscoeLeo GorceyLeo Gorcey'Biff'Rags RaglandRags Ragland'Killer' ConnollyJohnny MitchellJohnny Mitchell'Baby' Fitzroy (as Douglass Newland)Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoNat CucciDane ClarkDane ClarkPhil Grogan (uncredited)

Keywords

Love triangleBoxingBoarding house

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityLove Triangle · Boxing · Boarding HouseMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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Frequently asked questions about Sunday Punch

What is Sunday Punch about?

Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.

How long is Sunday Punch?

Sunday Punch has a runtime of 76 minutes.