[Wrestling TV show]: Lou Thesz vs The Mighty Atlas
Identifier
F.2008-04-0044
Date Of Production
circa 1957
Abstract
An episode of a syndicated wrestling show shot at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre. Shot live on film with three-camera coverage, it features a witty and entertaining narration from announcer Russ Davis. This is a heavyweight championship bout between NWA champion Thesz and the flamboyant Might Atlas, the so called Peacock of the Ring. Thesz wins the match by turning Atlas’ patented sleeper hold against him.
Log
00:01 MS Mighty Atlas in ring before match starts, Thesz signing autographs, men meeting in middle of ring before match, 03:09 match beigns, waist lock on Thesz, armlock on Thesz,
5:00 men exchange holds, leglock on Thesz, Thesz flips Atlas using his feet, Thesz knocks Atlas to the ground, Atlas is thrown out of ring, hammerlock on Thesz,
10:00 CU Atlas stamping on Thesz’ hand, MS bodyslam on Atlas, wristlock on Thesz, headlock on Atlas, headlock on Thesz,
15:00 Thesz struggling to get out of hold, headlock and bodychecks on Atlas, dropkick and flying bodypress on Atlas, Thesz wins first fall at 16:09, 16:30-16:37 yellow leader, 17:25 second round starts, men exchange punches and headlocks, headlock on Thesz
19:45 Davis with brief aside on Wrestling and Boxing, bodyslam on Thesz, flying toehold on Atlas, bodyslams on Atlas, kick on Thesz, bodyslams on Thesz, sleeper hold on Thesz, 22:49 Atlas wins second fall,
24:32 third round begins, CU Atlas punching Thesz against ropes, MS sleeper hold on Thesz, Thesz flips Atlas on his back and wins third fall at 25:29, Atlas protests decision, out 26:48 as Atlas struts around the ring with the audience throwing objects at him
5:00 men exchange holds, leglock on Thesz, Thesz flips Atlas using his feet, Thesz knocks Atlas to the ground, Atlas is thrown out of ring, hammerlock on Thesz,
10:00 CU Atlas stamping on Thesz’ hand, MS bodyslam on Atlas, wristlock on Thesz, headlock on Atlas, headlock on Thesz,
15:00 Thesz struggling to get out of hold, headlock and bodychecks on Atlas, dropkick and flying bodypress on Atlas, Thesz wins first fall at 16:09, 16:30-16:37 yellow leader, 17:25 second round starts, men exchange punches and headlocks, headlock on Thesz
19:45 Davis with brief aside on Wrestling and Boxing, bodyslam on Thesz, flying toehold on Atlas, bodyslams on Atlas, kick on Thesz, bodyslams on Thesz, sleeper hold on Thesz, 22:49 Atlas wins second fall,
24:32 third round begins, CU Atlas punching Thesz against ropes, MS sleeper hold on Thesz, Thesz flips Atlas on his back and wins third fall at 25:29, Atlas protests decision, out 26:48 as Atlas struts around the ring with the audience throwing objects at him
Run Time
26 min 57 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
970 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Distributor
Main Credits
Imperial World Films (is production company)
Davis, Sylvia H. (is producer)
Davis, Russell (is director)
Participants And Performers
Thesz, Lou (is performer)
Mighty Atlas (is performer)
Davis, Russell (is commentator)
Haycheck, Tony (is participant)
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