Gentleman Jim

Here's another old black and white movie with a strong Irish theme. It's about the early days of boxing in the 1890s and banker Errol Flynn switches to boxing. There are references to the 'old country', a strong Irish family, and a fight against the English champion. The boxing scenes are too brief though but the movie is well above average. Because it's a Warners production the cinematography is top notch and there are loads of supporting actors. Most people have little time for these old movies but this title is far superior to recent Irish boxing pictures such as Strength and honour or The boxer. Next to John Ford, Raoul Walsh was the most 'Irish' of the old-school Hollywood directors.