Spirit of Youth (1938)

Starring:

• Joe Louis
• Clarence Muse
• Edna Mae Harris
• Mae Turner
• Cleo Desmond
• Mantan Moreland
• Clarence Brooks

Storyline
This cautionary morality fable features real-life champion Joe Louis stretching his acting chops as up-and-coming boxer Joe Thomas. Mantan Moreland co-stars as Thomas' best friend and moral compass. Tempted and seduced by quick money, easy women and fast times, Thomas falls victim to the corruption of fame only to repent in the arms of his loving childhood sweetheart.