[Wrestling TV show]: Billy Darnell vs Hans Hermann, Dick Afflis vs Ivan Rasputin, Len Rossie vs Great Yamato
Identifier
F.2008-04-0268
Date Of Production
June 10 1955
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. First, Billy Darnell faces Hans Hermann (Robert Hans Hermann) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit. Then, Dick Afflis (b. William Fritz Afflis, also known as Dick the Bruiser) faces Ivan Rasputin (Hyman Fishman) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit. Last, Great Yamato (Toyoki Uyeda) faces Len Rossi (Len Rositano) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit.
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
No
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Form
Subject
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Distributor
Main Credits
Imperial World Films (is production company)
Davis, Russell (is director)
Davis, Sylvia (is producer)
Participants And Performers
Dick the Bruiser (is performer)
Yamato, Great (is performer)
Darnell, Billy (is performer)
Rasputin, Ivan (is performer)
Hermann, Hans (is performer)
Rossie, Len (is performer)
Davis, Russell (is commentator)
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