Joe Louis, world heavyweight champion [in] Spirit of youth, a Grand National release.
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[U.S.] :
Grand National Films, Inc.,
[1937]
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| Item Description: | Lobby card featuring a scene from the film of Louis with a lady seated at a table with dancers behind. Often mistakenly referred to as a biography of Louis, Spirit of Youth is actually the fictional story of aspiring boxer Joe Thomas, who hopes to make millions in the ring. He does, but as a consequence he falls into the hands of a predatory nightclub singer. Only after the femme fatale stomps on Joe's heart does he return to his childhood sweetheart. Initially aimed at the "all-colored" theaters of the era, the film proved popular enough to receive bookings in white movie houses. Purchased for the Cushing Library/Sports/Mitchell Boxing Collection by The Cushing Library. Picture. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 print : color ; 28 x 36 cm. |