Mister Universe
Directed by Joseph LernerA gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man and a wrestling prompter. He wins match after match, legitimately, and then balks when he is told he must lose a match, as all in the phony-sport of professional wrestling must do at one time or another.A complication arises when Tommy can not be taught to be dishonest. Complications also arise when a gangster tries to buy in on the setup. A "comedy" film based on the tragic career of prizefighter Primo Canera.
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Mister Universe was released on January 10, 1951.
Mister Universe was directed by Joseph Lerner.
Mister Universe has a runtime of 89m.
Mister Universe was produced by Joseph Lerner.
A gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man and a wrestling prompter. He wins match after match, legitimately, and then balks when he is told he must lose a match, as all in the phony-sport of professional wrestling must do at one time or another.A complication arises when Tommy can not be taught to be dishonest. Complications also arise when a gangster tries to buy in on the setup. A "comedy" film based on the tragic career of prizefighter Primo Canera.
The key characters in Mister Universe are Jeff Clayton (Jack Carson), Lorraine (Janis Paige), Tommy Tomkins (Vince Edwards).
Mister Universe is rated Not Rated.
Mister Universe is a Comedy, Romance, Sport film.
Mister Universe has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10.