Max Baer
American boxer (1909–1959)
Maximilian Adelbert Baer Sr. was an American professional boxer and the world heavyweight champion from June 14, 1934, to June 13, 1935. He was known in his time as the Livermore Larupper and Madcap Maxie. Two of his fights were rated Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine. Baer was also a boxing referee, and had occasional roles in film and television. He was the brother of heavyweight boxing contender Buddy Baer and father of actor Max Baer Jr. Baer is rated #22 on The Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 9 films (1933–1979) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 21 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND THE LADY. | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp. | 11 reels. | B&W | ||
| 1942 | The Mcguerins From Brooklyn. | Kurt Neumann | 5 reels | B&W | ||
| 1967 | A Time For Killing | Columbia Pictures Corporation | 88 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1971 | The Birdmen | Silverton Productions, Inc | 80 min | Color | sound | |
| 1974 | Macon County Line | A Max Baer production. An American International release | 88 min | Color | sound | |
| 1975 | The Mccullochs | Max Baer Productions, Inc | 94 min | Color | sound | |
| 1976 | Ode To Billy Joe | Max Baer Productions, Ltd | 107 min | Color | sound | |
| 1979 | Hometown U.S.A | New York University | 0:20:00 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| [Max Baer vs. Tony Galento] | 3:00 | 16mm |