
Right to the Heart
1942-01-23 · 74 min · ★ 7.0
John T. Bromley III is a young man from high society who is physically humiliated by a prizefighter before his socialite sweetheart, Jenny Killian. He goes to a training camp to redeem his self-respect and ensure his success in a return engagement with the fighter.
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- Directors
- Eugene Forde
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Brenda JoyceJenny Killian
Joseph AllenJohn T. Bromley III
Cobina WrightBarbara Paxton
Stanley ClementsStash
Don DeForeTommy Sands
Hugh BeaumontWillie Donovan
Charles D. BrownJim Killian
Ethel GriffiesMinerva Bromley
Frank OrthPete
Phil TeadMcAllister
William HaadeMorgan
Spencer ChartersJonahTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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