[Wrestling TV show]: Lou Thesz vs Buddy Rogers
Identifier
F.2008-04-0082
Date Of Production
June 21 1950
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. In this episode, Lou Thesz (Aloysius Martin Thesz) faces Buddy Rogers (Herman Gustav Rohde Jr.) in a Best 2 of 3 falls match with a 60 time limit.
Format
16mm
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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Related Places
Distributor
Main Credits
Imperial World Films (is production company)
Davis, Sylvia (is producer)
Davis, Russell (is director)
Participants And Performers
Davis, Russell (is commentator)
Thesz, Lou (is performer)
Rogers, Buddy (is performer)
Dempsey, Jack (is participant)
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