The Lightest Weights! 1932

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"The other day Eve came across some really special boxing enthusiasts - Not lightweights but the lightest of weights - with large gloves..."

M/S of a man in military uniform surrounded by young boys in gym kit and boxing gloves. M/S of boy warming up in a boxing ring. He stretches on the ropes...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
17509
Sort Number:
EP 246
Time in/Out:
01:08:37:00 / 01:10:10:00
Canister:
EP 246
Film ID:
968.04
Issue Date:
29/09/1932

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