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The Battle of the Century

NR192719mClyde Bruckman
IMDb 7.1

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"The comedy that you've read about, heard about, and waited for."

Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.

Comedy
Silent FilmBanana PeelPartially Lost FilmShort FilmPie FightPie ThrowingBoxing Match

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What is The Battle of the Century (1927) about?

Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.

Who stars in The Battle of the Century?

The Battle of the Century stars Stan Laurel (Prize Fighter), Oliver Hardy (Manager), Dorothy Coburn (Pie Victim Boarding Auto (uncredited)), Lou Costello (Boxing Hall Extra (uncredited)), Anita Garvin (Slips on pie (uncredited)). The film was directed by Clyde Bruckman.

How long is The Battle of the Century?

The Battle of the Century has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 1927. It is rated NR.

Is The Battle of the Century worth watching?

The Battle of the Century holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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