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[The Jack Johnson-Jess Willard Fight]
Also known as [Willard-Johnson, World’s Championship Fight]
(1915) [?] United States of America?
B&W : (length unknown)
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Jack Johnson [himself], Jess Willard [himself]

[?] L. Lawrence Weber Productions? production. / Released [?] May? 1915. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The fight occured on 5 April 1915 in Havana, Cuba. The film was printed in Toronto, Canada, and distributed in Europe and South America. Approximately ten prints were made.

Documentary: Sports: Boxing match.

Synopsis: Johnson is defeated by Willard.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Athletes: Boxers - Sports: Boxing

Listing updated: 5 January 2023.

References: Ramsaye-Million p. ? : with additional information provided by Enver M. Casimir.

 
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