Champion Page #4

Synopsis: Midge Kelly, hitchhiking west with lame brother Connie, is hustled unprepared into a pro boxing match. Though he's severely beaten, manager Tommy Haley finds him promising. Arrived in California, Midge and Connie find nothing but a menial job from which Midge gets relief by seducing Emma, a lovely young waitress. One shotgun marriage later, ambitious Midge falls back on the only option he knows: boxing. Seduced by cheering crowds, money, and a succession of blondes, Midge becomes more and more of a hero in public...and a heel in private.
Director(s): Mark Robson
Production: United Artists
  Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 9 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.4
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
APPROVED
Year:
1949
99 min
716 Views


Walker says that you

to fight for the title.

It's true.

Yes?

How do you know?

Because I came and conquered, that's all.

I did not want to return to the coast.

Well, hats off.

Not only that what you are going to remove.

I thought you left with much.

For what little you do for

my 25 percent is too much.

Did I hear correctly?

You heard right.

So you go with those.

I've caught them by surprise.

I thought we were...

How much is too much?

I do not know.

Do not you know?

What comes to be that nothing would be much.

We talk about what you owe.

I have, you

more than you expect.

Thank you.

Did you read what it says Walker?

What?

Nothing, we are celebrating.

Midge fight for the title and

has found a new manager.

- A blonde.

- Stop it, Haley.

Well, man, I'm going.

What right had he to expect anything else?

While this mob and I know I am old

to swallow fairy tales.

Do you know what a 'golem'?

I had a feeling

I was creating one.

But it is something that I can.

I'm crazy to see a good

fighter in action.

I've fired.

It was necessary.

Harris had to sign,

was our salvation.

How many years I have left?

That's not an excuse. That man

has been a father to you.

I have fed you brought fame,

you owe it everything.

And has earned me a lot.

Who They hit me or Haley?

- Yuck counsel.

- You leave this office.

It is like the others, only

that this is blood.

Yes, I fired.

Connie, do you think the world

is full of angels?

It's time to wake up.

Listen, you, me and our mother.

That's all that matters, nobody else.

What happened to you? Have you anything

gets in your way?

First Emma, then

Johnny Dunne and now Haley.

You have your own methods

destroy and I do not wish to support.

Who forces you?

Thank you, Midge, me

you put a snap.

Yes, go, stay by yourself.

Find yourself a job, go with Haley.

Do not worry about your brother.

Not that, Midge, is not

I could sleep at night...

...I thought when I was going to play me.

Okay.

What do you wear?

Hi, Emma.

I've been looking a long time.

Why?

I wanted to talk to you.

Of what?

Emma, do you remember me?

The best washing the dishes.

Finish at six.

I've worked around.

In shops, elevator.

I've even been a model for a while.

I have good guy in a bathing suit.

I was looking to get rid of the plates

and dirty glasses.

And here I am.

Do not you ever Lew?

No.

I think it's home.

She loves to get rid of me.

What do you, Connie?

Why have you come?

I have not yet asked Midge.

I read the newspapers.

Why not have asked for a divorce?

I do not know.

In this happy world, more

loneliness than anything else.

You can find

alone in many places.

In a dance, film,...

...In your room.

That's funny.

Sometimes a little

enough gold to convince...

...That things are

different than they are.

What is it, Connie?

Midge Want a divorce?

Well, it does.

I am not the messenger of Midge.

I love you. I always loved you.

And if in the place of Midge

could not leave you.

I come simply to ask

come with me to Chicago,...

...To my mother.

Why?

He has many years and not well.

You are the wife Midge,

this is your place.

There is enough money

and you are entitled to it.

But he does not like me.

If you would like,

is your only chance.

Before or after you return home.

Do you really think?

Sure.

But we will have to

feed it a little.

Forgive me.

Connie, what you said

that I want,...

...I still want Midge.

I know.

Connoisseurs SAY THA KELLY WILL WIN TONIGH Three, four, five, six,...

Congratulations, champ.

Johnny, you look good.

Thanks, I'm training.

Yes?

- Are you going to fight you leave?

- Sure, kid, anytime.

We got it, babe.

- Do not be stupid.

- I am not.

Palmer, this is Midge Kelly,

the new middleweight champion.

How are you?

How are you?

Palmer. I did not know it was

woman's name also.

Sorry, had danced

never with a champion boxer.

Hey, you are very strong.

Sorry, I did not believe that the

both were squeezing.

I meant, dance very well.

Do all boxers

have as much pace?

I do not know, I've never danced with anyone.

What? Do I have a dirty face?

I'm sorry, I was looking at?

Yes.

I have no idea to be the

I saw the same man in the ring.

I have said before that

has a beautiful body.

I would like to model it in clay.

- Did you say to mud?

- Yes, a bust.

Or better yet, a figure

full-length.

Are you a sculptor?

Only amateur.

Will you pose for me?

Convince.

Yes, they seem to be in good shape.

But the people what they want

is to have muscles, not strength.

Not at all.

also in terms of

force is no comparison.

You do not want to pose like that, right?

No, no.

You have come early.

Yes.

And that chance?

I've already said, anytime.

Are we there yet?

A few minutes more.

I'm getting tired.

Raise your head.

- That's what makes me tired.

- Shut up, please do not distract me.

I dreamed of being distracted.

How come you married Harris and you?

Do not talk.

I'll answer.

My family told me we were

ruined when you finish studying.

I decided to dedicate the theater.

And instead I married Jerry.

He loves me and I will reciprocate.

I have never regretted.

You mean so far.

You are very sure of yourself, right?

Of course.

What if I say to Jerry?

Do not tell him.

Enough for today.

Great.

How dare you?

You're more real when you're angry.

You have lived too

time between statues.

I fall in love easily, Midge.

This I take it very seriously.

I.

How did you get here, Gracy?

- Thank you for remembering my name.

- Nothing, Gracy.

Do not call me.

What are you up to?

What do you mean, Gracy, say Grace?

Know too well. I know I

of these striking, do not deny.

You and the woman you are bundled Harris.

Is that it?

Scold me as if we were married.

We are going to be and tomorrow

is the best day to do so.

Tomorrow, what a great idea.

Tomorrow, why not?

Tomorrow you have the same

possibilities today.

That is, no, because...

...Guess I'm already married.

You lie.

You think so?

The next time you go to Chicago

approach the 46 of Eagle Street.

And if you find

Mrs. Kelly there...

...I will marry you whenever you want.

Not deceiving you, I'm not kidding.

I've taken for

a fool all the time.

Honey, do not ask me

if he was married.

And after all, who cares?

Do not have gone so wrong with me.

I am committed to

Harris to the ears.

Where are you going?

Out.

I have an appointment with a lady.

Do you know what a lady?

No, impossible.

Do you have knowledge of sculpture?

You know anything about opera?

No, you just know

waste of money.

To another, Grace, we'll see.

I'm with you, do not think

you're going to get rid of me.

You bet.

You left me once

and I abandon you now.

Forever.

Start looking for another

fool who support you.

No, Midge, at first perhaps

seek it, but not now.

I swear, is the first

time in my life.

Please Midge, I'll do anything.

Why not call Johnny Dunne?

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Carl Foreman

Carl Foreman, CBE (July 23, 1914 – June 26, 1984) was an American screenwriter and film producer who wrote the award-winning films The Bridge on the River Kwai and High Noon among others. He was one of the screenwriters that were blacklisted in Hollywood in the 1950s because of their suspected Communist sympathy or membership in the Communist Party. more…

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