Battling Bosko

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Battling Bosko

1932

0h 7m

5.8(16 votes)

Comedy

Animation

Overview

Bosko is a brave little boxer who battles the champion, Gas House Harry. The enormous brute proves a bit much, even for a plucky underdog. Some of the animation is later reused in "Bosko's Parlor Pranks" by M.G.M. in 1934.

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2 featured cast members

Starring

Rochelle Hudson

Honey (voice) (uncredited)

Johnny Murray

Bosko (voice) (uncredited)

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Directed by: Hugh Harman
Produced by: Hugh Harman
Rudolf Ising

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