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  • The Shakedown (1929)
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    65 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
The Shakedown (1929)
Passed
65 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Dave Roberts is a professional boxer better at losing in fixed matches than in knocking out his opponents. He turns up in towns and is part of a group who sets up corrupt boxing matches. Dave's life on the margins changes after he meets a ...See moreDave Roberts is a professional boxer better at losing in fixed matches than in knocking out his opponents. He turns up in towns and is part of a group who sets up corrupt boxing matches. Dave's life on the margins changes after he meets a mother and son. As he begins to care for them, he ultimately has to decide whether to continue in his low-life ways or turn the tables on those who have been forcing him to participate in them. Written by Anonymous See less
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Writers
Charles Logue (story) (as Charles A. Logue) (scenario) (as Charles A. Logue) | Clarence Marks (adaptation) | Albert DeMond (dialogue) (titles)
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Mar 10, 1929 (United States)

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15 cast members
Name Known for
James Murray
Dave Roberts Dave Roberts   See fewer
Barbara Kent
Marjorie Marjorie   See fewer
George Kotsonaros
Battling Roff Battling Roff   See fewer
Wheeler Oakman
Manager Manager   See fewer
John Huston
Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Kunde
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Annabelle Magnus
Little Girl / Fight Spectator (uncredited) Little Girl / Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
George Marion
Screaming Fight Spectator with White Beard (uncredited) Screaming Fight Spectator with White Beard (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack McHugh
Boy that fights Clem (uncredited) Boy that fights Clem (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Raymond
Salesman (uncredited) Salesman (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Tenbrook
Manager's Henchman (uncredited) Manager's Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Dorothy Vernon
Fight Spectator - First Bout (uncredited) Fight Spectator - First Bout (uncredited)   See fewer
William Wyler
Photographer at Fight Arena (uncredited) Photographer at Fight Arena (uncredited)   See fewer
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