Gentleman Jim |  | Directors: Del Frazier, Friz Freleng, Raoul Walsh
Actors: Mel Blanc, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Sara Berner, Frank Graham
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 18,449
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Subtitled, NTSC, Full Screen
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: WARD79623D
UPC: 012569796232
EAN: 0012569796232
ASIN: B000M2E318
Theatrical Release Date: November 25, 1942
Release Date: March 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 03/27/2007 Run time: 104 minutes
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Gentleman Jim is such a bountifully superlative movie that its neglect among Warner Bros. classics has been downright mystifying. It's a boisterously exhilarating and likable picture from a director who made a habit of such things, Raoul Walsh. The performances of Errol Flynn, as pugilist dandy James J. Corbett, and Ward Bond, as heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan, just might be personal bests. And the 1890s period atmosphere, the interpersonal dynamics when the working-class Corbett clan intersects with the swells of San Francisco society, and the sheer, exuberant drive of the storytelling exemplify the richness of studio filmmaking in Hollywood's golden age. As glorious entertainment and vibrant cinema, this is a masterpiece. It's pure Raoul Walsh from the outset--a wordless sequence as, through the knowing eyes of a street cop, we watch the strata of Gay-'90s society coalesce one summer evening, everyone out to take in an illegal boxing match in the park. (Characteristic Walsh touch: Unmistakable among the traffic is an open carriage bearing a madam and her ladies-of-the-evening.) Upwardly aspiring bank teller Corbett gets a career boost by fast-talking a prominent judge out of the slammer after the cops have swept them up in a raid. From then on, seemingly nothing can stop the brash "Gentleman Jim" as he muscles his way into the exclusive Olympic Club and, after a casual display of fisticuffs, breaks into the boxing game himself. Along the way he attracts the irreverent attention of a well-born young lady (Alexis Smith in a characterization of uncommon spirit and wit) who finds him preposterously egotistical... but not without a certain animal magnetism. This is a joyously earthy movie--in critic Peter Hogue's phrase, "a vision, imaginary or otherwise, of a time when personal wholeness and physical joy were much more accessible and more fully communal." Flynn cheerfully accepts being the butt of much of the humor; Jack Carson and frequent Flynn sidekick Alan Hale are splendid as Corbett's best pal and father, respectively; and the montages depicting his rise as a contender--by Don Siegel and James Leicester--are every bit as dynamic as their contributions to their next assignment, Casablanca. --Richard T. Jameson
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 Flynn at his best February 11, 2010
Gary E. Culver (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Saw the movie many years ago and enjoyed it. Recently, in reviewing old Flynn movies I felt the need to see the movie again. Enjoyed it even more the second time. When this movie was produced both Flynn and "black and white" were in blossom. A fun romp based upon the true story of John L Sullivan's loss of the heavyweight crown.
when movies where movies- February 6, 2010
leesgas (windsor,ct)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
-one of flynns best--done when acting not special effects took front stage--flynn did a good job showing boxing when it became a science--ward bond was great as john l sullivan--good story and acting by all well worth getting -- not rocky type movie but then on real people and birth of the sweet science--
Classic Film Makes It All Worthwhile January 6, 2009
Linda Colloton (Provo, UT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great movie and entertaining even for the kids. Why didn't they release this sooner? I miss all of the great old classics. The seller made this easy to buy from and they sent it so quickly too!
 lighthearted good time October 27, 2008
Juliet (Camarillo, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
So great to have this to add to our collection of solidly entertaining movies that we can watch many times and not get tired of. We're Ward Bond fans. He beefed-up and buffed-up for his role of John L. Sullivan, with all that swagger and commanding Irish pride he does so masterfully. A blustering,larger-than-life, unforgetable character.
Errol Flynn is top-drawer- seems just an extension of himself. Lively and polished as he plays an over-confidant charmer that gets a lot of lucky breaks but never seems to notice. His humility with the beaten Sullivan is the balance. Are those actually his dancing feet in the ring? This is only our second Flynn movie to own. We'll be looking for more.
The supporting characters really make the movie more fun and endearing- like Jack Carson and Alan Hale. Mr. Hale is a great characature and, again, over-the-top, but it's just that kind of license to take to keep the movie humming along. He's the kind of guy everyone wants at holiday parties.
Alexis Smith is a beautiful balance to all this male animation. She's keeping her cool head, but chimes in with her own willful and emotion-driven replies. Again, all the characters keep the movie moving with a lighthearted flow.
Just a great, enjoyable evening's entertainment.
Oldie but goody April 28, 2008
Computer Man (NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You don't need me to tell you about this movie. The did a good job on it.
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