Prizefighter Mason loses his opening fight so wife Rose leaves him for Hollywood. Without her around Mason trains and starts winning.


If you're looking for a polished sports movie where the underdog wins and everyone goes home happy, The Iron Man might annoy you. It’s a bit of a grimy watch. It feels like it was filmed in a room that hasn't been aired out in a week. 🥊 Is it worth watching today? Yeah, if you like Pre-Code movies that don't try to b...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Tod Browning

Tod Browning
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"If you're looking for a polished sports movie where the underdog wins and everyone goes home happy, The Iron Man might annoy you. It’s a bit of a grimy watch. It feels like it was filmed in a room that hasn't been aired out in a week. 🥊 Is it worth watching today? Yeah, if you like Pre-Code movies that don't try to be polite. Or if you just want to see Jean Harlow being absolutely terrible to people. If you want a deep look at boxing tactics, you’ll probably hate it. Lew Ayres plays Kid Mason..."
Francis Edward Faragoh, W.R. Burnett
United States

