gentleman jim not really a boxing film . it be a vehicle for errol flynn a jim corbett . but have say that and the boxing scene be a real eye opener to the modern viewer . there be no 12 round and point decision here . errol flynn play the irish bank clerk who get a shot at the heavyweight world title . flynn be well suit to the role of suave but unpredictable corbett . his opponent john sullivan be still well however and a bruiser of the old school play by ward bond . the theme of the film be a man push for his big chance . corbett leave his mundane life behind and build a new persona a gentleman jim . jim be a chancer who can adapt to any social environment . he be a liar and an egotist . sullivan the heavyweight box champion be portray a a simple brute but his honesty and sportsmanship give a certain contrast to the main character . there be action and excitement aplenty and a wonderful end with the requisite redemption for all . and errol flynn get the girl .