Golden Boy
Golden Boy (1939) is a romance, directed by Rouben Mamoulian. It stars Barbara Stanwyck and Adolphe Menjou. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Golden Boy Is About
Joe Bonaparte is the son of an Italian immigrant family and plays the violin. His father wants him to be a musician. Joe thinks he has not got the patience to wait and starts boxing; the money comes at once. He is good in the ring. But boxing wrecks the hand and the violin is finished. Then a gambler appears around him and wants to buy a piece of Joe. The source is Clifford Odets's play from 1937. Rouben Mamoulian directed. William Holden plays Joe and it is his first big part; the studio wanted to take him off the picture during shooting and Barbara Stanwyck objected and got him kept. Holden never forgot it and sent her flowers every year on the day filming had started. At the Oscars in 1978 he said so in front of everyone. Ninety-nine minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Boy about?
Joe Bonaparte is the son of an Italian immigrant family and plays the violin. His father wants him to be a musician.
Where can I watch Golden Boy?
Golden Boy isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.
How long is Golden Boy?
Golden Boy runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).
When did Golden Boy come out?
Golden Boy was released in 1939.
Who directed Golden Boy?
Golden Boy was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Who stars in Golden Boy?
Golden Boy stars Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden, Lee J. Cobb.
What is Golden Boy's rating?
Golden Boy holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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