Mister Universe
Mister Universe is a 1951 American comedy film directed by Joseph Lerner and starring Jack Carson, Janis Paige and Vince Edwards. It was produced independently and distributed by Eagle-Lion Films. A number of professional wrestlers of the era appeared as themselves.
Plot
Honest "Mister Universe" winner Tommy Tompkins is recruited by a con-man wrestling promoter and wins match after match. However he is horrified when he is told to lose a wrestling match and proves simply unable to do so due to his natural honesty.
More details
author | Searle Kramer |
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director | Joseph Lerner |
editor | Geraldine Lerner |
genre | comedy |
keywords | horrify mister universe promoter universe championships wrestle wrestling match |
musicBy | Dimitri Tiomkin |
producer | Joseph Lerner Rex Carlton |
productionCompany | Laurel Films |
theme | sports |