GREAT FIGHT FILMS.
A HIDDEN OPERATOR.
LAWSUIT IMPENDING.
LONDON, July 26.—Cinematograph patrons in England are chuckling over a delightful comedy concerning the pictures of the Dempsey-Carpentier fight. The first act opens with the arrival in England of an American hustler with , what is purported to be an official copy, the rights for which many thousands of pounds sterling were said to have been paid. Between 200 and 300 copies were distributed broadcast,, and shown at the principal picture houses. The 'film was reviewed at great length/ and praised by the press. ; ; In reality the pictures were not official. They were taken by an operator concealed in an empty water tank.oriia roof over-looking the arena, a telescopic lens being used. ' > :'• ,"■ The second act commences with the. arrival of an agent for the official films. Telegraphs and telephones were at onco started franctically buzzing, and the first serials were hurriedly withdrawn. " .
The final act ccnircs in a high Court application for an injunction.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15595, 11 August 1921, Page 5
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