The Personality Kid
- Comedy
- Crime
- Romance
June 6, 1934 (US)
•1h 8m
A laugh packed story of a palooka champion who admitted he was the world's bet!
An arrogant boxer (Pat O'Brien) discovers his wife (Glenda Farrell) had a hand in his success.
June 6, 1934 (US)
•1h 8m
A laugh packed story of a palooka champion who admitted he was the world's bet!
An arrogant boxer (Pat O'Brien) discovers his wife (Glenda Farrell) had a hand in his success.
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