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Golden Boy Trivia Quiz

In 1939, a year that gave us 'Gone with the Wind' and 'The Wizard of Oz', many interesting films were produced. One such film is the boxing-themed 'Golden Boy', based on a play by Clifford Odets. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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thejazzkickazz

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Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. William Holden plays the lead character, a young boxer named Joe, in the 1939 film 'Golden Boy'. What is his interesting surname? Hint

Grimaldi

Borgia

Bonaparte

Medici

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Question 2 of 10

2. Besides boxing, what is young Joe's other major vocation? Hint

Furniture making

Poetry writing

Violin playing

Italian cooking

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Question 3 of 10

3. Joe seeks out a boxing promoter with the last name Moody whom he believes can help him prove himself in the ring. Played by Adolphe Menjou, what is the first name of this promoter? Hint

Stanley

Philip

Tom

Harry

4. Though Moody is married, he is having an affair with a lovely and intelligent young woman who assists him in his work as a fight promoter. Which veteran actress portrays this character, one Lorna Moon? Hint

Barbara Stanwyck

Myrna Loy

Bette Davis

Joan Crawford

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lee J. Cobb delivers a stunning performance as Joe's father, an Italian immigrant who is desperate for his son's success. How does Joe's father make a living? Hint

Dock worker

Chimney sweep

Shopkeeper

Construction worker

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Question 6 of 10

6. During his boxing matches, Joe begins to hold back because he becomes afraid of getting a concussion and losing his mental abilities.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. After Joe becomes a big success, what big-ticket item does he purchase for his brother-in-law Siggie? Hint

Taxi cab

Condominium

Piano

Picasso painting

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the thuggy gangster who buys a 'piece of Joe'? Hint

Marco Ruggiero

Eddie Fuseli

Pauli Amati

Ron Carpaccio

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Question 9 of 10

9. Joe nearly reaches a title fight in this film. For what weight class would he fight had he reached the championship match? Hint

Heavyweight

Flyweight

Featherweight

Middleweight

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of the unfortunate opponent that dies in the ring at the hands of Joe during a fight in Madison Square Garden? Hint

Power Puncher

Fighting Tiger

Chocolate Drop

Iron Hands

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. William Holden plays the lead character, a young boxer named Joe, in the 1939 film 'Golden Boy'. What is his interesting surname?

Answer: Bonaparte

This was William Holden's first starring role (and first credited role) in a film. Young Mr. Holden was only 21 years old when 'Golden Boy' was released in theaters. He would be given the nickname 'The Golden Boy' as a result of this film.

2. Besides boxing, what is young Joe's other major vocation?

Answer: Violin playing

Joe is a concert violinist, but he believes that violin playing does not pay the bills, hence he turns to his other interest, namely prize fighting.

3. Joe seeks out a boxing promoter with the last name Moody whom he believes can help him prove himself in the ring. Played by Adolphe Menjou, what is the first name of this promoter?

Answer: Tom

Screen veteran Adolphe Menjou is excellent as Tom Moody. Menjou was a veteran of the silent screen, having filmed his first picture in 1914. His last great role was as General Broulard in the 1957 film 'Paths of Glory'.

Answer: Barbara Stanwyck

Stanwyck made quite a name for herself in Hollywood in the 1930s, starring in films such as 'So Big!' and 'Stella Dallas'. In this film she shines as the manipulative girl pal of Menjou with a secret sentimental heart.

5. Lee J. Cobb delivers a stunning performance as Joe's father, an Italian immigrant who is desperate for his son's success. How does Joe's father make a living?

Answer: Shopkeeper

It is hard to even detect that this is actor Lee J. Cobb as Mr. Bonaparte in 'Golden Boy'. During the film, Mr. Bonaparte purchases a very expensive violin for his son, in the hopes that he will pursue his playing for a living. Mr. Bonaparte objects to his son Joe fighting in the boxing ring.

6. During his boxing matches, Joe begins to hold back because he becomes afraid of getting a concussion and losing his mental abilities.

Answer: False

In fact, it is his hands that Joe is worried about. He begins holding back on his punches because he does not want to damage the physical dexterity of his hands, hence making him an unfit violinist.

7. After Joe becomes a big success, what big-ticket item does he purchase for his brother-in-law Siggie?

Answer: Taxi cab

Siggie, a modest taxi driver who is somewhat abusive to his wife, desires to own his own cab. Joe makes this possible by giving $600 to his sister.

Siggie is played by actor Sam Levene, while Joe's sister Anna is played by Beatrice Blinn.

8. What is the name of the thuggy gangster who buys a 'piece of Joe'?

Answer: Eddie Fuseli

Joseph Calleia portrays Fuseli in 'Golden Boy'. He eventually gains a 'piece of Joe', setting Joe up for a fight in the Garden, but after the fight, Joe rejects his connection with Fuseli.

9. Joe nearly reaches a title fight in this film. For what weight class would he fight had he reached the championship match?

Answer: Middleweight

Joe is a middleweight fighter, the same class in which famous boxers such as Sugar Ray Robinson, Rocky Graziano and Jake LaMotta fought.

10. What is the nickname of the unfortunate opponent that dies in the ring at the hands of Joe during a fight in Madison Square Garden?

Answer: Chocolate Drop

The uncredited James 'Cannonball' Green, whose only other screen appearance would be in the 1985 film 'Rocky IV', played Chocolate Drop in this film. After his death, a guilt-ridden Joe enters his locker room and talks with the dead fighter's father and brother. It's quite a remarkable scene.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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