A lesser-known MGM film, despite being better than some of Leo's A-pictures, features Shelley Winters as a devoted wife trying to keep her larceny-prone husband in check. Keenan Wynn shines as her fight-manager husband, delivering a controlled performance. The story follows Daniel Norson, a deacon's son who becomes a successful prize fighter after being taken in by Willy Wurble. However, his faith leads him to refuse to participate in a fixed fight, and he later discovers the opponent is the man he thought he killed.
Tennessee Champ
This lesser-known MGM film has flown under the radar, yet it outshines some of Leonardo DiCaprio's more prominent projects from the same time period. Shelley Winters, back on screen after a 15-month hiatus, delivers a standout performance that showcases her impressive range.
