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The Lady and the Lug
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The Lady and the Lug

1941-03-22 · 19 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

In this comedic short, a reporter wins a boxer's contract and decides to stage an exhibition fight for a society ladies' Milk Fund benefit bazaar.

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Directors
William C. McGann
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Elsa MaxwellElsa MaxwellElsa Maxwell
Maxie RosenbloomMaxie RosenbloomSlapsie Maxie Rosenbloom
George ReevesGeorge ReevesDoug Abbott
Georgia CaineGeorgia CaineMrs. Peyton
Romaine CallenderRomaine CallenderButler (uncredited)
Frank HagneyFrank HagneyOne-Punch McGurk (uncredited)
Vera LewisVera LewisElsa's Society Friend (uncredited)
Jack MowerJack MowerReferee (uncredited)
Maybelle PalmerElsa's Society Friend (uncredited)

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