Raoul WalshGentleman Jim

The Motion Picture "Gentlemen Jim" is interesting and enjoyable."Gentlemen Jim" is as much about the fight game as it is about John L Sullivan.It is a particular time that Jim Corbett takes center stage.The sport of Pugilism was a time ago illiegal with participants settling there differences with bare knuckles.This was very brutal stuff with legendary fights a matter of record.I put forward that this motion picture was about John L Sullivan,it is that and more.John L Sullivan sometimes called "The Boston Strong Boy" was very real,He once traveled the country with a number of other fighters whereby he fought all comers for a fee. His accomplishment was an outstanding accomplishment of 250 Wins by Knockout with some 400 fights in all with no defeats.These were not official bouts but something of a "goodwill tour", many are a matter of record with others merely a historical footnote.John L Sullivan fought such brutal stuff that a particular fight with one Jake Kilrane lasted some 76 rounds before the fight was broken up.It was scheduled to go 80 Rounds.Jake Kilrane was so badly mauled that he spent an extended amount of time in a hospital.This is the real story as Pugilism was perhaps nearer a gladiator than some gentile equivalent."Gentlemen Jim" is in part the story of the changing of the guard and the changing of the rules from bare knuckles to Boxing Gloves to 3 minute rounds plus.The film introduces "The Marques of Queensbury Rules" which in fact to this very day serve as the governing basis to Professional Prizefighting.John L Sullivan had 35 recorded Professional Prizefights with only 1 loss and that loss this motion picture tells about.Jim Corbett was slightly taller with John L Sullivan possessing a slightly greater reach.The "Boston Strong Boy" was as well sometimes known as the "Honest BackWoodsman" with Jim Corbett possessing a talent as a performer.He,Jim Corbett starred more than once in one man shows providing for a true compliment to his career in the ring.Jim Corbett was well spoken,and well mannered perhaps why he gained the nick name as "Gentlemen Jim".Jim Corbetts boxing career was nowhere near the likes that made for John L Sullivan however Jim Corbett fought one Peter "Black Prince" Jackson to a 61 round Draw and it is thought to have been good enough for Sullivan.Jim Corbett once in possession of the crown held onto it for nearly five years when he unexpectedly lost it to Bob Fitzsimmons.The motion picture "Gentlemen Jim" stars Ward Bond as John L Sullivan,Jack Carson as Walter Lowrie, Alexis Smith as Victoria Ware, Minor Watson as Buck Ware(Victoria's Wares Father), William Frawley as Billy Delaney and Alan Hale Sr. portraying Jim Corbetts Father Pat Corbett. Arthur Shields portrayed Father Burke with Dorothy Vaughan as Ma Corbett. Errol Flynn portrayed Jim Corbett with the Directing of Raoul Walsh being mentioned for good cause.The choice of Errol Flynn for the lead may of been aided by the fact that Flynn was well known for his skills in a boxing ring.He could very ably defend himself. This is a very good and very entertaining film.I might actually suggest with care that this particular motion picture is a sleeper.It was not the likes of a "Yankee Doodle Dandy" nor "The Adventures of Robin Hood" nor even "They Died with There Boots On"it was just on this, one night in the year of 1970 which is when I first viewed "Gentlemen Jim". The viewing of this film was like a discovery and so well thought of as a discovery perhaps of entertainment that it is well to mention it.This film it is suggested has everything going for including the flood.It is full of spirit and love and to put it any other way would be foolish.This is great entertainment.I do not have nor is there any reservation in recommending "Gentlemen Jim" as first class entertainment.I would recommend to anyone who happens upon this particular review do not short change your viewing of this film as there are scenes that have the capacity to put this motion picture over the top.It is that worth mentioning.

Except for shots of his dancing feet, which actually belonged to former Jr. Welterweight champ Mushy Callahan, Errol Flynn did all his boxing stunts in GENTLEMAN JIM. Flynn suffered a mild heart attack during production but after a brief hiatus came back to finish the fight scenes.There's any number of historical errors in Raoul Walsh's biopic of heavyweight champ James J. Corbett. Accepting that it's a fictional account of a real person is easy, for this picture is just so likable. Flynn's Corbett is an ambitious fellow from the wrong sde of the tracks. He's a bank teller who quickly ascends the societal ladder while turning a penchant for familial donnybrooks into a marketable skill: Jim simultaneously becomes a dandy and a pugilist of renown.As depicted here, boxing was illegal in Corbett's San Francisco, yet this didn't stop the organizing of matches which were often raided by the cops. In one scene, Jim and an opponent square off on a moored barge located next to a ship that also appeared in  THE SEA HAWK  (1940).As good as Flynn is in the ring, Ward Bond's flamboyant John L. Sullivan is his equal. Their battle for the title is this movie's highlight, a very well-constructed and executed sequence. As boxing films go, this one's up there with the best of them. Flynn's charisma never flags and his fisticuffs always look genuine. GENTLEMAN JIM is a knockout of a sports picture. Don't miss it!Parenthetical number is a 1 to 10 IMDb viewer poll rating.(7.6) Gentleman Jim (1942) - Errol Flynn/Alexis Smith/Jack Carson/Alan Hale/Bill Frawley/Ward Bond (uncredited: Mike Mazurki/Sid Saylor/Monte Blue/Leo White/Si Jenks)

Except for shots of his dancing feet, which actually belonged to former Jr. Welterweight champ Mushy Callahan, Errol Flynn did all his boxing stunts in GENTLEMAN JIM. Flynn suffered a mild heart attack during production but after a brief hiatus came back to finish the fight scenes.There's any number of historical errors in Raoul Walsh's biopic of heavyweight champ James J. Corbett. Accepting that it's a fictional account of a real person is easy, for this picture is just so likable. Flynn's Corbett is an ambitious fellow from the wrong sde of the tracks. He's a bank teller who quickly ascends the societal ladder while turning a penchant for familial donnybrooks into a marketable skill: Jim simultaneously becomes a dandy and a pugilist of renown.As depicted here, boxing was illegal in Corbett's San Francisco, yet this didn't stop the organizing of matches which were often raided by the cops. In one scene, Jim and an opponent square off on a moored barge located next to a ship that also appeared in  THE SEA HAWK  (1940).As good as Flynn is in the ring, Ward Bond's flamboyant John L. Sullivan is his equal. Their battle for the title is this movie's highlight, a very well-constructed and executed sequence. As boxing films go, this one's up there with the best of them. Flynn's charisma never flags and his fisticuffs always look genuine. GENTLEMAN JIM is a knockout of a sports picture. Don't miss it!Parenthetical number is a 1 to 10 IMDb viewer poll rating.(7.8) Gentleman Jim (1942) - Errol Flynn/Alexis Smith/Jack Carson/Alan Hale/Bill Frawley/Ward Bond (uncredited: Mike Mazurki/Sid Saylor/Monte Blue/Leo White/Si Jenks)

This is a classic movie. Like all of Hollywood's movies, they took lots of liberties with facts but it isn't a documentary....it's a movie. Very entertaining.

Great movie that took a while to find. If you have a good VCR, the VHS tape is the way to go. There are a number of DVD’s out there that don’t actually contain the entire movie. Sooo...if you need a DVD, try to confirm with the seller first whether or not the movie plays all the way through. After a few tries, I opted for the good ‘ol VHS!

Great movie. Good picture and sound. Well acted. Plays in Spanish with no subtitles, or English with subtitles in Spanish. Can't obtain English without the Spanish subtitles. Usually its possible to have this third option but not here i'm afraid. Very enjoyable nonetheless.

This film is quite hard to come by nowadays so was very happy to be able to get it....my 92 year old uncle is over the moon!!

This film ranks not just among the best films of Errol Flynn, not just among the ranks of greatest ever sporting biopics, but quite simply among the ranks of all time greatest ever films. The picture quality is pristine. Once again Warners have done a fantastic job restoring the film.Most people looking at this review will be familiar with the film, its great boxing scenes, good comedy moments, and exceptional performances from every member of the cast. So I will concerntrate on the extras;Radio show of Gentleman JimExcellent addition of an audio only radio show starring Errol Flynn. A must for any Flynn fanSports shortRonald Reagan and Jane Wyman going around the golf links with the player with the worlds longest drive and the world golf trick shot champion. Actually it is a lot of fun, even for someone that isn't a fan of golf or Reagan.Classic CartoonFoney Fables, typical Warner spin on the old fables. But still a nice addition to the Warner night at the Movies, and a cartoon that you will watch again.Trailers for...Gentleman Jim. Good to see, and if you compare the picture with the restored film you can see what an incredible job Warners did cleaning it upThe Male Animala 1942 film starring Olivia de Havilland and Henry Fonda.Vintage NewsreelFeaturing Joe Louis training for a fight he was "going to win for the army" and a seperate section featuring a boxing tournament between the UK and USA troopsA short called "The Right Timing"Starts by saying how important timing is in sport then goes on to say that this timing can be transferred onto the battle field. Almost has to be seen to be believed.Overall a great package and a must have for all Flynn fans. But I will say that even the casual film fan will find a lot in this film to like. A true classic, and a great testament to Flynn as an actor.

Erol Flynn brilliant actor and character,great film 🎥 about a upper coming boxer that beat the world champion.Its funny and very entertaining

Excellent movie to add to my collection.