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There Ain't No Justice is sports novel by the British writer James Curtis first published in 1937 by Jonathan Cape.[1] The novel was republished in 2014 by London Books as the tenth title in its London Classics series with a contemporary introduction by Martin Knight.
Author | James Curtis |
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Language | English |
Genre | Sports Drama |
Publisher | Jonathan Cape (UK) Knopf (US) |
Publication date | 1937 |
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"A large collection of local thugs, bullies, loafers, and ordinary working people are all vividly portrayed against a background of tenements, saloons, and boxing clubs."[1]
A promising young boxer, Tommy Mutch, is convinced to turn professional and becomes involved with a successful promoter Sammy Sanders. At first Mutch enjoys a string of victories but is horrified when he discovers that Sanders wants him to take a dive in his next fight. He refuses to co-operate and retires from fighting, but when his sister urgently needs money, Mutch is forced to go back into the ring for a final time.
In 1939 the novel was adapted into a film made by Ealing Studios. It was the directorial debut of Pen Tennyson and stars Jimmy Hanley and Edward Chapman.[2] The screenplay was partly written by Curtis, adapting his own novel.[3]
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