Lions, Towers & Shields

121: Chekhov's Unbroken Hand

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Barbara Stanwyck (Lorna) in a boxing movie? OK, sure. But you’ll also see the film that began her lifelong friendship with William Holden. Bill (Joe) is a violinist who wants to try his hand at boxing. Because there’s money in that. Stanwyck’s Lorna is the girl who loves him. What price must Joe pay to become a success?

Golden Boy

Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman, Micheline Maynard and Randy Dotinga

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Golden Boy
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