
The Lady and the Lug
1941-03-22 · 19 min · ★ 8.0
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 Maxwell
Maxie RosenbloomSlapsie Maxie Rosenbloom
George ReevesDoug Abbott
Georgia CaineMrs. Peyton
Romaine CallenderButler (uncredited)
Frank HagneyOne-Punch McGurk (uncredited)
Vera LewisElsa's Society Friend (uncredited)
Jack MowerReferee (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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