@cinemaxclassix: The Miracle Kid is a 1941 American sports comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Tom Neal, Carol Hughes and Vicki Lester. It was made and distributed by the low-budget Producers Releasing Corporation. Synopsis A young boxer named Jimmy Connley (portrayed by Tom Neal) finds his life turned upside down when he meets with sudden success in the ring. Cast Tom Neal as Jimmy Connley Carol Hughes as Pat Hilton Vicki Lester as Helen Gibbs Betty Blythe as Madame Gloria Ben Taggart as J. Hamilton Gibbs Alex Callam as Al Bolger Thornton Edwards as Pedro Joe Gray as Kayo Kane Paul Bryar as Rocco Pat Gleason as Reporter Billy McGowan as Trigger O'Brien John Ince as Commissioner Gene O'Donnell as Usher Warren Jackson as Headwaiter Larry McGrath as Referee Sam Lufkin as Referee Minta Durfee as Pheney Gertrude Messinger as Marge Adele Smith as Lorraine Frank Otto as Shady
