|
Spirit of Youth (1938)The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis. Director:Harry L. FraserWriter:Arthur Hoerl (original screenplay) |
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Spirit of Youth (1938)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Joe Louis | ... |
Joe Thomas
|
|
| Clarence Muse | ... |
Frankie Walburn
|
|
 |
Edna Mae Harris | ... |
Mary Bowdin
|
|
|
Mae Turner | ... |
Flora Bailey
|
|
|
Cleo Desmond | ... |
Nora Thomas
|
|
|
Mantan Moreland | ... |
Creighton 'Crickie' Fitzgibbons
|
|
|
Jewel Smith | ... |
Duke Emerald
|
|
|
Tom Southern | ... |
Dr. Bowdin
|
|
|
Jess Lee Brooks | ... |
Jeff Thomas
(as Jesse Lee Brooks)
|
|
|
Marguerite Whitten | ... |
Eleanor Thomas
(as Margaret Whitten)
|
|
|
Clarence Brooks | ... |
Speedy
|
|
|
The Plantation Chior | ... |
Themselves
|
|
|
The Creole Chorus | ... |
Themselves
|
|
|
The Big Apple Dancers | ... |
Themselves
|
Edit
Add Full Plot
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
Certificate:
ApprovedParents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 April 1938 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La fanciulla del ring See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA High Fidelity Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
Edit
(uncredited)
Written by Clarence Muse and Elliot Carpenter
Sung by Mae Turner and The Creole Chorus at the Bluebird Cafe
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The Production Code Administration director, Joseph Breen, told the production company that the movie was "questionable" because it showed a black boxer beating white boxers, and that distribution in the South may be difficult. See more »Soundtracks
"Magic Lover"(uncredited)
Written by Clarence Muse and Elliot Carpenter
Sung by Mae Turner and The Creole Chorus at the Bluebird Cafe
See more »
Greetings & Salutations! While we see the story of the great African-American legend, we are provided really side splitting comedy relief by Mantan Moreland (1902-1973), also an African-American legend in himself. Who can forget Mantan in "Next Time I Marry" (1938), also known as "Trailer Romance," as well as in "Tell No Tales" (1939), or in "There's That Woman Again" (1939). Or in "Irish Luck", also known as "Amateur Detective" in 1939. This years marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mantan Moreland, in Monroe, Louisiana on September 3rd, 1902, perhaps a long awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is due?