OFFICIAL FILM OF DEMPSEY – TUNNEY FIGHT AT GRAND.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18056, 17 January 1927, Page 5

OFFICIAL FILM OF DEMPSEY - TUNNEY FIGHT AT GRAND.

WONDERFUL SCENES OF EPIC RING BATTLE.

tn'\lp r ,? Sra i nmS Mcep-ttonal Interest to ail members of the community is to ge presented at tile Grand Theatre this wb ? n **■? Management has much Pleasure in offering to-day the otliclai * the Dempsey v. Tunncv w^ h *, took Place in Philadelphia J ago. There have been submitted in the past many excellent films of famous fights, but it can iustlv he said that this picture of the recent struggle for the heavyweight championship of the world is the most comprehensive record of one of the cleanest and most scientific exhibitions of boxing ever seen in the New World. T he ,?, ntl E e ten founds of what has speedily become one of the most memorable encounters in the history of the *P°y* are shown i n the film version, a thrilling, slogging, hard tight, in which the sJow-motion “shots,” showing some of the more willing moments, are of tremendous interest to boxing enthusiasts m particular, and to all lovers of good clean sport in general. The film also is of immense educational value to all instructors and pupils. One most interesting incident is a stinging right which Tunney swung to Dempsey’s jaw towards the end of one of the closing rounds, a blow which did much to weaken the ex-champion’s rapidly disappearing powers of resistance. At the end, when Tunney is proclaimed world’s champion and the two men shake hands, there is a pathetic touch about the attitude of the defeated man. It has always been so, and doubtless always will. However, the picture is a fight film and _ is readily accepted as such. Although in this country boxing matches are not patronised by the feminine section of the community, one may say that this film is of as much interest to lady patrons as to the men. It is a clean fight throughout, and should hold no distaste for the most fastidious. Supporting the main feature is a First National film, starring Richard Barthelmess, “Ransom’s Folly.” This is a delightfully human and sensational story, centring round a young army officer, whose romantic inclinations bring around his unsuspecting cars many dramatic and at times amusing adventures. Beautiful Dorothy Mackaill, winsome and talented, plays a sympathetic role in support. The Grand Quality Orchestra will play a special programme during the evening sessions. The box plans are at The Bristol Piano Company, where seats may be reserved.