The Shakedown (1929)
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65 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

The Shakedown (1929)

Passed

65 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Dave Roberts is a professional boxer better at losing in fixed matches than in knocking out his opponents. He turns up in towns and is part of a group who sets up corrupt boxing matches. Dave's life on the margins changes after he meets a ...See moreDave Roberts is a professional boxer better at losing in fixed matches than in knocking out his opponents. He turns up in towns and is part of a group who sets up corrupt boxing matches. Dave's life on the margins changes after he meets a mother and son. As he begins to care for them, he ultimately has to decide whether to continue in his low-life ways or turn the tables on those who have been forcing him to participate in them. Written by Anonymous See less

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15 cast members

Name	Known for
James Murray Dave Roberts Dave Roberts See fewer	The Crowd (1928)
Barbara Kent Marjorie Marjorie See fewer	Grief Street (1931)
George Kotsonaros Battling Roff Battling Roff See fewer	The Wizard (1927)
Wheeler Oakman Manager Manager See fewer	Lights of New York (1928)
Jack Hanlon Clem Clem See fewer	Ten Years Old (1927)
Harry Gribbon Dugan Dugan See fewer	Show People (1928)
John Huston Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited) See fewer	The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Al Kunde Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited) See fewer
Annabelle Magnus Little Girl / Fight Spectator (uncredited) Little Girl / Fight Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	Lovey Mary (1926)
George Marion Screaming Fight Spectator with White Beard (uncredited) Screaming Fight Spectator with White Beard (uncredited) See fewer
Jack McHugh Boy that fights Clem (uncredited) Boy that fights Clem (uncredited) See fewer	Stick to Your Story (1926)
Jack Raymond Salesman (uncredited) Salesman (uncredited) See fewer	The Last Command (1928)
Harry Tenbrook Manager's Henchman (uncredited) Manager's Henchman (uncredited) See fewer	They Were Expendable (1945)
Dorothy Vernon Fight Spectator - First Bout (uncredited) Fight Spectator - First Bout (uncredited) See fewer	The Fighting Guide (1922)
William Wyler Photographer at Fight Arena (uncredited) Photographer at Fight Arena (uncredited) See fewer	The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

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