Sunday Punch
Seen it?1942 | 76 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Tailor-made for anyone who loves an underdog and romantics. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. The chemistry carries it.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 16 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Ma Galestrum (Connie Gilchrist) is a boardinghouse owner whose tenants are a group of aspiring boxers. When her young niece, Judy (Jean Rogers), comes to stay for a visit, college dropout Ken Burke (William Lundigan) and Swedish janitor Ole (Dan Dailey Jr.) immediately fall for her charms. Ken considers going back to college for Judy, but his fight promoter is less than thrilled with this idea. Meanwhile, Ole is determined to meet Ken in the ring to vie for Judy's heart.
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
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$373K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Miller
- William LundiganKen Burke
- Jean RogersJudy
- Dan DaileyOle
- Guy Kibbee'Pops' Muller
- J. Carrol NaishMatt Bassler
- Connie GilchristMa Galestrum
- Sam LeveneRoscoe
- Leo Gorcey'Biff'
- Rags Ragland'Killer' Connolly
- Johnny Mitchell'Baby' Fitzroy (as Douglass Newland)