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Ringside Maisie
“Maisie wins again in a knock-out fun show!”
5.6 / 10• 1941• 1h 35m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
Young undefeated boxer Terry Dolan, who's been lying to his invalid mother about his career, confides to Maisie that he hates and is terrified by boxing and wants out. Not wanting to let down his best friend and manager Skeets Maguire, who has hopes of him becoming the next champion, he is reluctant to bring up the subject with him. Maisie convinces Terry to tell Skeets, whose unexpected reaction induces him to step into the ring again.
Cast & Crew
Ann Sothern
Maisie Ravier
Lead
George Murphy
Francis X. 'Skeets' / 'Skeeter' Maguire
Robert Sterling
Terry Dolan, aka Young O'Hara
Virginia O'Brien
Herself - Singer
NT
Natalie Thompson
Cecelia 'Cissy' Reardon
MM
Margaret Moffatt
Mrs. Dolan
Maxie Rosenbloom
Chotsie
Jack La Rue
Ricky Du Prez
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Edwin L. Marin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ringside Maisie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
