Spirit of Youth(1938)
The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
Movie: Spirit of Youth
Top 10 Billed Cast
Frankie Walburn
Mary Bowdin
Creighton 'Crickie' Fitzgibbons
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