Academy Awards, USA 1940
| Nominated Oscar | Best Music, Original Score Victor Young |
Columbia Pictures
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Sony Movie Channel)
Overconfident young boxer William Holden talks his way into fighting for reluctant NYC manager Adolphe Menjou. After he proves himself in the ring, Menjou is convinced he can become a champion. However, Holden has second thoughts, since in his heart he really wants to be a musician and satisfy dear old dad, Lee J. Cobb in a terribly stereotyped performance. Holden eventually succumbs to the money and fame of boxing, disappointing everyone around him, including girl Barbara Stanwyck. In the climactic fight, he wins the right to a championship, but at a great cost. While it has some genuine moments, there are just too many shortcomings to overlook, not the least of which is 20-year-old Holden's shaky performance in his first screen credit.
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