Movie

Death of a Champion

★ 7.0(1)19391h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Florey
Release date: 1939-08-24
Runtime: 1h 8m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Death of a Champion

Death of a Champion is a 1939 movie, directed by Robert Florey, starring Lynne Overman, Virginia Dale and Joseph Allen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death of a Champion in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Oliver Quade is a pitchman who follows state fairs that feature dog shows---which limits his territory more than a little---at which he sells encyclopedias...and does it well as he possesses a photographic memory that amazes the rubes. The Champion, in the title, is a Great Dane who has won the title at the Rubeville State Fair, and it isn't long before the Champion turns up dead, which is because somebody---motive unknown at the moment---has killed the Champion. This is repeated at other shows along the way and Quade's bright young assistant, "Small Fry", fancies himself as an amateur detective, and starts nosing around into the mystery and drags Quade along with him.

Cast

Lynne Overman

Oliver Quade

Virginia Dale

Patsy Doyle

Joseph Allen

Richie Oakes

Donald O'Connor

Small Fry

Susan Paley

Lois Lanyard

Harry Davenport

Guy Lanyard

Robert Paige

Alec Temple

Themes & keywords

dogstate fair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death of a Champion in Italy?+

Death of a Champion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Death of a Champion on Netflix?+

Death of a Champion is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Death of a Champion?+

Death of a Champion has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Who stars in Death of a Champion?+

Death of a Champion stars Lynne Overman, Virginia Dale, Joseph Allen, Donald O'Connor and Susan Paley.

When did Death of a Champion come out?+

Death of a Champion is a 1939 movie directed by Robert Florey.

Who directed Death of a Champion?+

Death of a Champion was directed by Robert Florey.