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DRAMA . 1939 . 1h 39m . 6.4/10

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"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.

Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden
6.4/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1939
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Barbara Stanwyck stars as Lorna Moon in Golden Boy.
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Year context
Golden Boy was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
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 ...
Golden Boy is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (20)

Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck
Lorna Moon
Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou
Tom Moody
William Holden
William Holden
Joe Bonaparte
Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Mr. Bonaparte
Joseph Calleia
Joseph Calleia
Eddie Fuseli
Sam Levene
Sam Levene
Siggie
Edward Brophy
Edward Brophy
Roxy Lewis
Beatrice Blinn
Beatrice Blinn
Anna 'Duchess'
William H. Strauss
William H. Strauss
Mr. Carp
Don Beddoe
Don Beddoe
Borneo
Stanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews
Driscoll, Fight Official
GA
Gordon Armitage
Fighter
EA
Earl Askam
Policeman
AB
Al Bayne
Fighter
Don Brodie
Don Brodie
Dora Clement
Dora Clement
Ill Ringsider Who Won't Leave
IC
Irving Cohen
Ex-Pug
EC
Eddie Coke
Photographer
Dorothy Comingore
Dorothy Comingore
Fight Spectator
Onest Conley
Onest Conley
Jimmy, Chocolate Drop's Brother

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (33 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Golden Boy about?
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.
How long is Golden Boy?
Golden Boy has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Golden Boy?
The cast of Golden Boy includes Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden, Lee J. Cobb, Joseph Calleia.
What is the rating of Golden Boy?
Golden Boy has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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