Search

Golden Boy

1939, Movie, NR, 99 mins

starstarstarstar
Not strictly faithful to Odets, but GOLDEN BOY nonetheless captures his drama's spirit of proletarian angst, propelled by the extraordinary performances of Barbara Stanwyck and William Holden in his first major role. Joe Bonaparte (Holden), a gifted violinist, is forced by poverty to enter the ring, where he proves to be a talented boxer even though he seemingly pulls his punches, afraid of damaging his musician's hands and ending the dream for which his immigrant father (Le... read more leave a comment
Year: 1939
Rated NR

User Rating: (1 ratings)
Add Your Rating: 1 stars2 stars3 stars4 stars5 stars

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

 

more Golden Boy cast & details

Joe Bonaparte (William Holden) wins his fight with "Chocolate Drop" (James "Cannonball Green)...
Free | TCM

Posted: 1/16/2009
Violinist Joe (William Holden) breaks the news to his dad (Lee J. Cobb, who was only seven...
Free | TCM

Posted: 1/16/2009
Joe Bonaparte (William Holden) brings girlfriend Lorna (Barbara Stanwyck) home to sister Anna...
Free | TCM

Posted: 1/16/2009
click to play
Album: HOT SEXY; Label: Unsigned
Free | Singing Fool

Posted: 8/8/2008
click to play
more Golden Boy videos (4 total videos)
Loading...
Advertisement
Golden Boy: Complete Series (2pc) (Dub Sub)
Buy Golden Boy: Complete Series (2pc) (Dub Sub) from Amazon.com
From ADV (DVD)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarnostarstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $14.99
Van Johnson: MGM’s Golden Boy (Hollywood Legends Series)
Buy Van Johnson: MGM’s Golden Boy (Hollywood Legends Series) from Amazon.com
From University Press of Mississippi (Hardcover)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarhalfstarstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $21.90

more Golden Boy products

Advertisement