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 |
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Many Thanks to the Participants of the 7th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration!
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 18, 2026 From The Wonderful World of CinemaThe 7th edition of the Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration that I co-hosted with the wonderful Emily from The Flapper Dame ended yesterday on what would have been the actor’s 108th birthday. First of all, I want to say that I loved reading all your entries and discovering your t... Read full article
Day 2 of The 7th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 17, 2026 From The Wonderful World of CinemaOur very own blogging tribute to William Holden continues today with the second day of the 7th Golden Boy Blogathon! That is not only the last day of the event, but it also coincides with what would have been Holden’s 108th birthday! While my co-host Emily hosted day 1 yesterday via The Flappe... Read full article
The 7th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration- Day 1 (hosted by Emily from The Flapper Dame!)
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 16, 2026 From The Wonderful World of CinemaWe’re celebrating William Holden as the 7th edition of The Golden Boy Blogathon is finally here! My co-host Emily from The Flapper Dame is hosting day 1, so make sure to visit her blog via the link below to directly send her your submissions! If you are planning on publishing tomorrow, make s... Read full article
Announcing the 7th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration!
By Virginie Pronovost on Mar 7, 2026 From The Wonderful World of CinemaThe William Holden fangirls are back! Indeed, the wonderful Emily from The Flapper Dame and I will have the honour to co-host the 7th edition of our superbe Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration! Marking what would have been this actor’s 108th birthday, it is the perfect occasion ... Read full article
Reminder : Dear Ruth (William D. Russell, 1947) – reviewed for The 6th Golden Boy Blogathon
By Virginie Pronovost on Apr 25, 2024 From The Wonderful World of CinemaRead below my review of the delightful comedy DEAR RUTH initially published last week for the 6th Golden Boy Blogathon: A William Holden Celebration!... Read full article
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Quotes from
Eddie Fuseli: This your girl?
Lorna Moon: I'm my mother's girl.
Joe Bonaparte: Poppa, I've come home.
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Facts about
When Clifford Odets wrote his play, he had John Garfield in mind for the Joe Bonaparte part, but the Group Theatre company chose Luther Adler instead. Shortly afterward, Garfield left the Group Theater and was Hollywood bound.
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.
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