by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this first entry in the pugilistic comedy series, Joe Palooka is seen before his boxing career took off. The story begins as he is discovered by Knobby Walsh, a keen-eyed manager. As Knobby trains Joe, gangsters intervene and attempt to insure that the young fighter takes a dive.
characteristics
- Mob
- Manager
- Management
- Mafia
- Social-classes
- Society
- Yakuza
- Training
- Sports
- Love
- Girl
- Conflict
- Comic-strip
- Boxing
- Fighter
