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Death of a Champion

Plot: Oliver Quade is a pitchman who follows state fairs that feature dog shows---which limits his territory more than a little---at which he sells encyclopedias.
Release Date: Thursday, August 24 1939
85 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Lynne OvermanLynne Overman. Lynne Overman was 51 in Death of a Champion as 'Oliver Quade'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 18 1887 –
Died: Fri, Feb 19 1943
Portrait of Virginia DaleVirginia Dale. Virginia Dale was 22 in Death of a Champion as 'Patsy Doyle'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 01 1917 –
Died: Mon, Oct 03 1994
Portrait of Joseph AllenJoseph Allen. Joseph Allen was 21 in Death of a Champion as 'Richie Oakes'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 30 1918 –
Died: Fri, Nov 09 1962
Portrait of Donald O'ConnorDonald O'Connor. Donald O'Connor was 13 in Death of a Champion as 'Small Fry'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 28 1925 –
Died: Sat, Sep 27 2003
Portrait of Susan PaleySusan Paley. Susan Paley was >> in Death of a Champion as 'Lois Lanyard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry DavenportHarry Davenport. Harry Davenport was 73 in Death of a Champion as 'Guy Lanyard'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 19 1866 –
Died: Tue, Aug 09 1949
Portrait of Robert PaigeRobert Paige. Robert Paige was 27 in Death of a Champion as 'Alec Temple'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 02 1911 –
Died: Mon, Dec 21 1987

Crew

Portrait of Robert FloreyRobert Florey. Robert Florey was 38 in Death of a Champion as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Sep 14 1900 –
Died: Wed, May 16 1979
Portrait of Cortland FitzsimmonsCortland Fitzsimmons. Cortland Fitzsimmons was >> in Death of a Champion as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stuart PalmerStuart Palmer. Stuart Palmer was >> in Death of a Champion as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank GruberFrank Gruber. Frank Gruber was 35 in Death of a Champion as 'Story'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 02 1904 –
Died: Tue, Dec 09 1969