
Madison Square Garden
Drama
Overview
Eddie Burke is a wise-guy pugilist whose talent is unevenly matched by his ego. Despite his character flaws, Eddie knows the meaning of loyalty. When his manager Doc Williams is offered the opportunity to stage a match at Madison Square Garden, but only if he gets rid of his stable of fighters, Eddie fabricates an alibi and stages a walkout on Doc.
Top Cast


Jack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Eddie Burke
Jack Oakie
Eddie Burke


Thomas Meighan
Thomas Meighan
Bill Carley
Thomas Meighan
Bill Carley


Marian Nixon
Marian Nixon
Bee
Marian Nixon
Bee


William Collier Sr.
William Collier Sr.
Doc Williams
William Collier Sr.
Doc Williams


Zasu Pitts
Zasu Pitts
Florrie
Zasu Pitts
Florrie


Lew Cody
Lew Cody
Rourke
Lew Cody
Rourke


William 'Stage' Boyd
William 'Stage' Boyd
Sloane
William 'Stage' Boyd
Sloane


Warren Hymer
Warren Hymer
Brassie Randall
Warren Hymer
Brassie Randall


Robert Elliott
Robert Elliott
Honest John Miller
Robert Elliott
Honest John Miller


Joyce Compton
Joyce Compton
Joyce
Joyce Compton
Joyce
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