Mr. Universe (1951)
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Synopsis of Mr. Universe
Yes, that's Vincent Edwards under that lavish blonde hairpiece in Eagle-Lion's Mr. Universe. An unsubtle lampoon of professional wrestling, the film top-bills Jack Carson as manager Jeff Clayton, who convinces bodybuilding contest winner Tommy Tomkins (Edwards) that "you gotta have a gimmick." Tommy rises to fame in the wrestling ring as a Gorgeous George clone, while Clayton tries to pay equal attention to his faithful girlfriend Lorraine (Janis Paige) and to extortion-prone gangster Fingers Maroni (Robert Alda). After several fixed bouts, Tommy shows he's really got what it takes in an honest grappling match. Just in case anyone might take this thing seriously, Bert Lahr shows up as wrestling promoter Joe Pulaski. Also on hand are famed ringside announcer Dennis James ("Okay, mother!"), former boxing champ Maxie Rosenbloom, and radio tenor Donald Novis. Something for everybody! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Mr. Universe
- Jack Carson - Jeff Clayton
- Vince Edwards - Tommy Tomkins
- Robert Alda - Fingers Maroni
- "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom
- Donald Novis
- Joyce Mathews
- Janis Paige - Lorraine
- Bert Lahr - Joe Pulaski
- Dennis James
- Harry Landers
- Tom Aheame
- Director(s):
- Joseph Lerner
- Producer(s):
- Joseph Lerner
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