Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated December 21, 1940 reads, "Refereeing a prize fight should be no difficult task for film star William Holden, who had the title role in 'Golden Boy,' and he is here shown signing his application for a referee's license as Willie Ritchie, chief inspector for the California State Athletic Commission, looks on. Holden will be one of the referees at the British War Relief Benefit at the Hollywood Legion tonight."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Holden, William,--1918-1981 Ritchie, Willie,--1891-1975 California.--State Athletic Commission--Officials and employees British War Relief Society (U.S.) Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Boxers (Sports)--United States Signatures (Writing) Referees--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Smoking--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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