Golden Boy

Directed by Rouben Mamoulian

Not Rated

1939 1h 39mDrama, Romance,

6.883%48%6.4

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Joe Bonaparte's father wants him to pursue his musical talent; but Joe wants to be a boxer. Persuading near-bankrupt manager Tom Moody to give him a chance, Joe quickly rises in his new profession. When he has second thoughts, Moody's girl Lorna uses feminine wiles to keep him boxing. But when tough gangster Eddie Fuseli wants to buy a piece of Joe, Lorna herself begins to have second thoughts...for that and other reasons. Is it too late?

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Mister ArnOctober 29, 2024
“Golden Boy” tells the story of a young boxer, played by a young William Holden, but Barbara Stanwyck's performance truly anchors the film. It’s steeped in the stereotypes of its time, including the dramatic, almost exaggerated portrayal of Holden’s character’s father by Lee J. Cobb. His over-the-top delivery reflects the theatrical style of the era, adding to the film’s charm and highlighting its dated qualities. Despite these elements, *Golden Boy* remains watchable due to Stanwyck’s depth and Holden’s earnestness.

Golden Boy Trivia

Golden Boy was released on September 5, 1939.

Golden Boy was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.

Golden Boy has a runtime of 1 hr 39 min.

Golden Boy was produced by William Perlberg.

The key characters in Golden Boy are Lorna Moon (Barbara Stanwyck), Tom Moody (Adolphe Menjou), Joe Bonaparte (William Holden).

Golden Boy is rated Not Rated.

Golden Boy is a Drama, Romance, Sport film.

Golden Boy has an audience rating of 4.8 out of 10.

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