Classic Film Makes It All Worthwhile

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	• Gentleman Jim Mel Blanc, Errol Flynn Warner Home Video, 2007 average customer review:based on 31 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Flynn at his best

Saw the movie many years ago and enjoyed it. Recently, in reviewing old Flynn movies I felt the need to see the movie again. Enjoyed it even more the second time. When this movie was produced both Flynn and "black and white" were in blossom. A fun romp based upon the true story of John L Sullivan's loss of the heavyweight crown.

lighthearted good time

So great to have this to add to our collection of solidly entertaining movies that we can watch many times and not get tired of. We're Ward Bond fans. He beefed-up and buffed-up for his role of John L. Sullivan, with all that swagger and commanding Irish pride he does so masterfully. A blustering,larger-than-life, unforgetable character.
Errol Flynn is top-drawer- seems just an extension of himself. Lively and polished as he plays an over-confidant charmer that gets a lot of lucky breaks but never seems to notice. His humility with the beaten Sullivan is the balance. Are those actually his dancing feet in the ring? This is only our second Flynn movie to own. We'll be looking for more.
The supporting characters really make the movie more fun and endearing- like Jack Carson and Alan Hale. Mr. Hale is a great characature and, again, over-the-top, but it's just that kind of license to take to keep the movie humming along. He's the kind of guy everyone wants at holiday parties.
Alexis Smith is a beautiful balance to all this male animation. She's keeping her cool head, but chimes in with her own willful and emotion-driven replies. Again, all the characters keep the movie moving with a lighthearted flow.
Just a great, enjoyable evening's entertainment.

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Oldie but goody

You don't need me to tell you about this movie. The did a good job on it.

when movies where movies-

-one of flynns best--done when acting not special effects took front stage--flynn did a good job showing boxing when it became a science--ward bond was great as john l sullivan--good story and acting by all well worth getting -- not rocky type movie but then on real people and birth of the sweet science--

Classic Film Makes It All Worthwhile

Great movie and entertaining even for the kids. Why didn't they release this sooner? I miss all of the great old classics. The seller made this easy to buy from and they sent it so quickly too!

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Errol Flynn is at his career best as boxer James J. corbett ("Gentleman Jim") the bank-clerk-turned World Champion who elevated boxing from bare-knuckled brawling to the sport of skill it is today. Year: 1942 Director: Raoul Walsh Starring: Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Jack Carson, Alan Hale,

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