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Pocket Boxers
Also known as Miniature Prize Fighters in the USA
(1903) England
B&W : [?] 75 or 80? feet
Directed by Walter R. Booth
Cast: Alfred Collins [the male contestant]
Robert W. Paul production; distributed by [?] Robert W. Paul? / Produced by Robert W. Paul. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was released in the USA as Miniature Prize Fighters by [?] Edison Manufacturing Company and/or Kleine Optical Company? in May 1903.
Comedy.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] Two sports are seen drinking beer and arguing as to the qualities of certain prize fighters. They make a bet, and to prove it, each pulls his favorite pugilist from his pocket, and they set them on the table. A hot battle ensues, in which one of the midgets is knocked out. The sport whose favorite won the fight takes the money with a look of satisfaction, and replaces his man in his pocket. The loser looks very much disgusted as he picks up his man and puts him back in his pocket. Very mystifying.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: (unknown) [United Kingdom]; Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 7 December 2024.
References: Altman-Sound p. 98 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.
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