The Milky Way

1936 | 89 minutes | 6.4 ★ (17)

The Milky Way
  • Overview

    Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.

  • Release Date

    07 February 1936

  • DirectingLeo McCarey
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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