King of Hockey
| King of Hockey | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Noel M. Smith |
| Produced by | Bryan Foy |
| Screenplay by | George Bricker |
| Starring |
Dick Purcell Anne Nagel Marie Wilson Wayne Morris George E. Stone Joseph Crehan |
| Music by | Howard Jackson |
| Cinematography | L. William O'Connell |
| Edited by | Harold McLernon |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 55 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
King of Hockey is a 1936 American drama film directed by Noel M. Smith and written by George Bricker. The film stars Dick Purcell, Anne Nagel, Marie Wilson, Wayne Morris, George E. Stone and Joseph Crehan.[1] The film was released by Warner Bros. on December 19, 1936.[2][3]
Plot
College hockey hero Gabby Dugan turns professional, and he and new teammate Jumbo Mullins become acquainted with the O'Rourke sisters, Kathleen and Peggy, who bring their family to a game.
Jumbo mistakenly believes gambler Nick Torga has bribed Gabby to deliberately lose a game. A fistfight results in Gabby's going blind. He sets out on his own until Kathleen persuades him to return and have an operation to restore his sight.
Cast
- Dick Purcell as Gabby Dugan
- Anne Nagel as Kathleen O'Rourke
- Marie Wilson as Elsie
- Wayne Morris as Bill 'Jumbo' Mullins
- George E. Stone as Nick Torga
- Joseph Crehan as Mike Trotter
- Ann Gillis as Peggy 'Princess' O'Rourke
- Gordon Hart as Dr. Vernon Noble
- Dora Clement as Mrs. O'Rourke
- Guy Usher as Mr. O'Rourke
- Garry Owen as Jitters McCarthy, the Referee
- Max Hoffman Jr. as Torchy Myers
- George Beranger as Evans, Kathleen's Chauffeur
- Frank Faylen as Swede
- Frank Bruno as Loogan
- Harry Davenport as Tom McKenna
References
- ↑ "King of Hockey". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "King of Hockey (1936) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved 2015-08-21.
- ↑ "King-of-Hockey - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". The New York Times. New York City: The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2015-08-21.
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