Overview
The story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of Joe Louis.
Director and cast
- Harry L. Fraser Director
- Joe Louis as Joe Thomas
- Clarence Muse as Frankie Walburn
- Edna Mae Harris as Mary Bowdin
- Mae Turner as Flora Bailey
- Cleo Desmond as Nora Thomas
- Mantan Moreland as Creighton 'Crickie' Fitzgibbons
- Jewel Smith as Duke Emerald
- Tom Southern as Dr. Bowdin
- Jess Lee Brooks as Jeff Thomas
- Marguerite Whitten as Eleanor Thomas
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