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Swellhead (1930)

"Oh, how he could Love and Fight...Until too much Fame Swelled his Head! Laughs-Thrills-Romance-Knockouts"

0.019301h 10mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by James Flood

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

1h 10m

Language

EN

Release

March 20, 1930

Director

James Flood

Overview

A young fighter, Bill Hickey, achieves success through the help and support of his friends and, once he does, he gets a big case of 'swellhead.' And then he loses his friends, loses his girl-friend, loses his confidence and is all set-up to lose his title.

Cast

James Gleason

James Gleason

Johnny Trump

Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker

Bill 'Cyclone' Hickey

Marion Shilling

Marion Shilling

Mamie Judd

Natalie Kingston

Natalie Kingston

Barbara Larkin

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Mugsy

Freeman Wood

Freeman Wood

Clive Warren

Lillian Elliott

Lillian Elliott

Mrs. Callahan

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Swellhead (1930), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A young fighter, Bill Hickey, achieves success through the help and support of his friends and, once he does, he gets a big case of 'swellhead.' And then he loses his friends, loses his girl-friend, loses his confidence and is all set-up to lose his title.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Swellhead. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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