Golden Boy (1939) | |
| Director(s) | Rouben Mamoulian |
| Producer(s) | William Perlberg |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Sports |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Boxing, Father Son, Musicians, New York |
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Golden Boy (1939) was a Sports - Black-and-white Film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and produced by William Perlberg.
Academy Awards 1939 --- Ceremony Number 12 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Music - Scoring | Victor Young | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Announcing The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration!
By Virginie Pronovost on Mar 23, 2024 From The Wonderful World of CinemaYeah, yeah, yeah! You’ve read that correctly. One of my favourite blogathons to host is back for a 6th edition this April! The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon, celebrating one of my very very favourite actors: the one and only William Holden! Furthermore, I’m thrilled that Emily from The Flappe... Read full article
Watching 1939: Golden Boy (1939)
on Jun 2, 2022 From Comet Over HollywoodIn 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, tha... Read full article
Day 3 of the 5th Golden Boy Blogathon : A William Holden Celebration
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 17, 2022 From The Wonderful World of CinemaThe 5th Golden Boy Blogathon : A William Holden Celebration continues for a third and last day! Today is being hosted by Michaela from Love Letters to Old Hollywood. Please click on the following link to read day 3 entries and/or submit yours if you’re a participant : http://loveletterstooldho... Read full article
Day 2 of the 5th Golden Boy Blogathon : A William Holden Celebration
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 16, 2022 From The Wonderful World of CinemaGood morning (or afternoon or evening or night, depending on where you are in the world) and welcome to the 2nd day of The 5th Golden Boy Blogathon : A William Holden Celebration! Today, we’re exploring and reading more entries written for this blogging event, following day 1, hosted by Emily ... Read full article
Day 1 of The 5th William Holden Golden Boy Blogathon
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 15, 2022 From The Wonderful World of CinemaThe 5th Golden Boy Blogathon : A William Holden Celebration begins today! Make sure to visit Emily’s blog, The Flapper Dame, as she is hosting Day 1! The Flapper Dame Day 1 of The 5th William Holden Golden Boy Blogathon has arrived!!! I?m gonna be your host all day today!! Please keep in min... Read full article
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Quotes from
Eddie Fuseli: This your girl?
Lorna Moon: I'm my mother's girl.
Mr. Carp: A man hits his wife, and it's the first step to fascism.
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Facts about
William Holden was knocked unconscious one day while boxing on the set with James 'Cannonball' Green. He thought the footage of the knockout would be spectacular but director Rouben Mamoulian said it couldn't be used because it didn't look real. Holden recalled that, real or not, his head ached for a week.
Columbia could not use Richard Carlson, its first choice for the title role, because Carlson was appearing in a Broadway play, "Stars in Your Eyes". The studio then cast William Holden in the part.
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