King of Hockey
Seen it?1936 | 55 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Miracle or The Color of Money, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
Gamblers try to pressure a star hockey player into throwing a game.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noel M. Smith
- Dick PurcellGabby Dugan
- Wayne MorrisBill "Jumbo" Mullins
- Anne NagelKathleen O'Rourke
- Marie WilsonElsie
- George E. StoneNick Torga
- Harry DavenportTom McKenna
- Joseph CrehanMike Trotter
- Ann GillisPeggy O'Rourke
- Gordon HartDr. Vernon Noble
- Dora ClementMrs. O'Rourke