[Wrestling TV show]: Little Beaver vs Tom Thumb, “Chest” Bernard vs Tarzan White, Angelo Poffo vs Mighty Atlas
Identifier
F.2008-04-0276
Date Of Production
1952 – 1956
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, Tom Thumb (William Bowman) faces Little Beaver (Lionel Giroux) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit. Then, Chest Bernard (Barney C. Bernard) faces Tarzan White (Arthur Pershing White) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit on January 25th, 1952. Third, Angelo Poffo faces The Mighty Atlas (Morris Shapiro) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit on September 14th, 1956.
Format
16mm
Extent
1,900 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 producer)
Participants And Performers
Davis, Russell (is commentator)
Shapiro, Morris "Mighty Atlas" (is performer)
Poffo, Angelo (is performer)
Bowman, William "Tom Thumb" (is performer)
Giroux, Lionel "Little Beaver" (is performer)
Bernard, Barney "Chest" (is performer)
White, Arthur Pershing "Tarzan" (is performer)
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