[Wrestling TV show]: Verne Gagne & Bobby Bruns vs Al Williams & Rudy Kay, Lou Thesz vs Bronco Nagurski
Identifier
F.2008-04-0270
Date Of Production
May 12 1950 – October 5 1951
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, Verne Gagne & Bobby Bruns take on Al Williams & Rudy Kay in an “Australian Tag Team Match” on 12 May 1950. Second, Lou Thesz vs Bronko Nagurski in a "World Championship Match," with an appearance by Ed "Strangler" Lewis, on 5 October 1951.
Run Time
0:55:17
Format
16mm
Extent
2,000 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 (is producer)
Davis, Russell (is director)
Participants And Performers
Davis, Russell (is commentator)
Gagne, Verne (is performer)
Bruns, Bobby (is performer)
Williams, Al (is performer)
Kay, Rudy (is performer)
Thesz, Lou (is performer)
Nagurski, Bronco (is performer)
Lewis, Ed (is participant)
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