FARR-LOUIS FIGHT.
FILM FOR ROXY-TIVOLI
A three-feature programme containing "Mountain Music." the story of a feud. '"Westbound, Limited," a melodrama, and an exclusive film showing in detail the tight between Joe Louis ancl Tommy Fair for the boxing championship of the world will be shown at the Roxy and Tivoli Theatres next week. Tommy Fair, the Welsh pitboy who until a few months ago was comparatively unknown, by his thrilling display against Louis, raised British boxing to the highest pinnacle it has occupied for decades. He was the only Britisher for 40 years to go the full distance in a fight for the world premiership. The decision was disapproved by a large section of the audience. There were many who thought that Farr had won bj a considerable margin. Theatre patroiu and lovers of. the "noble art" will b( able to judge for themselves when see this film. Bob Burns and Martha Raye play the j leading roles in "Mountain Music," "while lin "Westbound, Limited'' Lyle Talbot and Polly Rowles are the stars.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 233, 1 October 1937, Page 3
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