Golden Boy (1939)

6.5/10 99 min Drama Romance

Overview

Despite his talent as a musician, a city boy decides to become a boxer. He's successful as a fighter — much to the dismay of his father. When gangsters try to buy a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

Lorna Moon

Adolphe Menjou

Tom Moody

William Holden

Joe Bonaparte

Lee J. Cobb

Mr. Bonaparte

Joseph Calleia

Eddie Fuseli

Sam Levene

Siggie

Edward Brophy

Roxy Lewis

Beatrice Blinn

Anna 'Duchess'

William H. Strauss

Mr. Carp

Don Beddoe

Borneo

Stanley Andrews

Driscoll, Fight Official

Don Brodie

Dora Clement

Ill Ringsider Who Won't Leave

Dorothy Comingore

Fight Spectator

Onest Conley

Jimmy, Chocolate Drop's Brother

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