The Ring

Sep 28, 1927

1h 56m

★ 5.9

Two boxers compete for the love of a woman.

Overview

Both Jack Sander and Bob Corby are boxers in love with Mabel. Jack and Mabel wed, but their marriage is flat. The young wife looks to Bob for comfort.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

British International Pictures

The Ring Trailers

Cast

'One Round' Jack Sander

Carl Brisson

Mabel

Lillian Hall-Davis

Bob Corby

Ian Hunter

The Promoter

Forrester Harvey

The Showman

Harry Terry

Jack's Trainer

Gordon Harker

Fortune Teller (uncredited)

Clare Greet

Spectator (uncredited)

Tom Helmore

Man-Dipping Attraction Worker (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock

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