The Birth of a Champion (1939)

In this “GI Movie Weekly” from Fistic Film (likely from 1939), viewers are treated to the historic fight on 4 July 1919 in Toledo, OH, where young boxer Jack Dempsey faced off against the World Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard. The film opens with a few highlights from 1919, including a young Prince of Wales observing the surrender of the German Fleet, Theodore Roosevelt speaking to an audience shortly before his death, and Babe Ruth posing in his New York Yankees jersey.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
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Production: Fistic Film
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birth of a Champion about?
In this “GI Movie Weekly” from Fistic Film (likely from 1939), viewers are treated to the historic fight on 4 July 1919 in Toledo, OH, where young boxer Jack Dempsey faced off against the World Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard. The film opens with a few highlights from 1919, including a young Prince of Wales observing the surrender of the German Fleet, Theodore Roosevelt speaking to an audience shortly before his death, and Babe Ruth posing in his New York Yankees jersey.
Who stars in The Birth of a Champion?
The Birth of a Champion stars Jack Kofoed, Jack Dempsey, Jess Willard.
How long is The Birth of a Champion?
The Birth of a Champion has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Birth of a Champion?
The Birth of a Champion is a Documentary film.
Where was The Birth of a Champion produced?
The Birth of a Champion was produced in United States of America.