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Spirit of Youth
Directed by
Harry L. Fraser
Approved
1938
66m
Drama
,
Biography
,
and more
5.4
43%
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The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
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Cast of Spirit of Youth
Joe Louis
Joe Thomas
Clarence Muse
Frankie Walburn
Edna Mae Harris
Mary Bowdin
Mae Turner
Flora Bailey
Cleo Desmond
Nora Thomas
Mantan Moreland
Creighton 'Crickie' Fitzgibbons
Jewel Smith
Duke Emerald
Tom Southern
Dr. Bowdin
Jess Lee Brooks
Jeff Thomas
Marguerite Whitten
Eleanor Thomas
Clarence Brooks
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Spirit of Youth Reviews
New York Daily News
Wanda Hale
It is the star who counts. He goes through his paces modestly and in a businesslike way... Among his supporting players are Clarence Muse, Mae Turner and Mantan Moreland, seasoned players who know their way around a movie lot.
TIME Magazine
TIME Staff
Spirit of Youth will certainly not be duplicated for many a moon.
Motion Picture Herald (Exhibitors Herald)
Joseph F. Coughlin
When he gets into character and the ring, Joe is naturally convincing and in his own element. However, when the lines must be recited, Louis' famed dead pan expression becomes as uncomfortably heavy as some of the wooden words he must speak.
Harrison's Reports
P.S. Harrison
The only attractive feature is an occasional shot of Louis in the ring, showing him fighting; but even these scenes have been handled poorly.
Pittsburgh Courier
Pittsburgh Courier Staff
While the plot is hackneyed, its general outlines depict the life of Louis with slight variations for theatrical effect and the moviegoer will find keen delight in watching him slash his way with rights and lefts to the heavyweight championship.
New York Age
William E. Clark
Joe is listed as the star but the burden of the acting falls on the professionals -- Clarence Muse, Cleo Desmond and Mantan Moreland... [Louis] may develop some histrionic talent but in this picture at least he hasn't displayed any whatever.
Call and Post (Cleveland)
C&P Staff
All in all though it is a well directed and well acted picture.
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