The Duke Comes Back

1937Movie1 h 4 minNR

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Facts

November 29, 1937 · 1 h 4 min · NR

Released
November 29, 1937
Runtime
1 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Duke Comes Back worth watching?"

Questions about The Duke Comes Back

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Is The Duke Comes Back worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Duke Comes Back okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Duke Comes Back good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Can I half-watch The Duke Comes Back?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.