this be one of the great sport movie ever make by hollywood . what a wonderful story about one of the great sport figure of american history . what make the story of james j. corbett especially interesting be that mr. corbett introduce the style of box that continue to this day . in that respect jam j. corbett be truly innovated . but get back to the movie and all the performance be excellent . alexis smith be beautiful . indeed and she look like nicole kidman . and although it a period piece and the story withstand the test of time while it have not go stale . ward bond portrayal of john l. sullivan have to be one of the great portrayal of an actual sport figure in the history of movie and the boxing scene be realistic and well stag and highly effective . that couple with a great script make this movie a must .