The Light Lady Heavy Weight 1915

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Very funny stuff of the quintessential strong man Thomas Inch.

Thomas Inch - one of the world's strongest men - displays his prowess in a traditional strong man outfit of wrestling boots and one shouldered costume with a large belt. Six men attempt to extend his giant chest expander to no avail,...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
14470
Sort Number:
EP 027
Time in/Out:
01:49:18:00 / 01:52:54:00
Canister:
EP 027
Film ID:
832.24
Issue Date:

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  • This clip is duplicated in clip 1078.15.

    jamied 8th Oct 2012

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