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  • Mister Universe (1951)
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    89 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
Mister Universe (1951)
Passed
89 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

A gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man and a wrestling prompter. He wins match after match, legitimately, and then balks when he is told he must lose a match, as all in the ...See moreA gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man and a wrestling prompter. He wins match after match, legitimately, and then balks when he is told he must lose a match, as all in the phony-sport of professional wrestling must do at one time or another.A complication arises when Tommy can not be taught to be dishonest. Complications also arise when a gangster tries to buy in on the setup. A "comedy" film based on the tragic career of prizefighter Primo Canera. Written by Les Adams See less
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Searle Kramer (original screenplay)
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Updated Jan 10, 1951

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Jan 10, 1951 (United States)

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Carson
Jeff Clayton Jeff Clayton   See fewer
Janis Paige
Lorraine Lorraine   See fewer
Vince Edwards
Tommy Tomkins (as Vincent Edwards) Tommy Tomkins (as Vincent Edwards)   See fewer
Bert Lahr
Joe Pulaski Joe Pulaski   See fewer
Robert Alda
Fingers Maroni Fingers Maroni   See fewer
Maxie Rosenbloom
Big Ears, the Trainer (as Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom) Big Ears, the Trainer (as Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom)   See fewer
Joyce Mathews
Maroni's Moll (as Joyce Matthews) Maroni's Moll (as Joyce Matthews)   See fewer
Harry Landers
Henchman Henchman   See fewer
Donald Novis
Singer Singer   See fewer
Murray Rothenberg
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
Dennis James
Self - Announcer Self - Announcer   See fewer
Byron Robertson
Wrestler - The Missing Link (as The Missing Link) Wrestler - The Missing Link (as The Missing Link)   See fewer
Chief Flying Mare
Wrestler - Chief Flying Mare Wrestler - Chief Flying Mare   See fewer
Gorilla Hogan
Wrestler - Gorilla Hogan Wrestler - Gorilla Hogan   See fewer
Newton the Teuton
Wrestler - Newton the Teuton Wrestler - Newton the Teuton   See fewer
Delightful Dave
Wrestler - Delightful Dave Wrestler - Delightful Dave   See fewer
Gregorivitch the Magnificent
Wrestler - The Magnificent Gregorivitch Wrestler - The Magnificent Gregorivitch   See fewer
The Hoboken Turk
Wrestler - The Hoboken Turk Wrestler - The Hoboken Turk   See fewer
Tom Ahearne
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
Michael Sean O'Shea
Broadway Columnist (as Sean O'Shea) Broadway Columnist (as Sean O'Shea)   See fewer
Jack Carr
Wrestler - Gruesome (uncredited) Wrestler - Gruesome (uncredited)   See fewer
Milton Frome
Ring Announcer (uncredited) Ring Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Buck Kartalian
Contestant - Senior Garitzio (uncredited) Contestant - Senior Garitzio (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Rivers
Teenage Girl in Audience (uncredited) Teenage Girl in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
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