

Golden Boy(1939)
A Famous Play.....Now A Great Picture!
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 parents. When gangsters try to buy a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.

Movie: Golden Boy

Golden Boy
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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 parents. When gangsters try to buy a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.
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1939-09-05
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A Famous Play.....Now A Great Picture!
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