Fisticuffs

Fisticuffs

Fisticuffs

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Fisticuffs

1938

0h 10m

6.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This Pete Smith Specialty short showcases former heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer with various sparring partners in the ring. Slow motion is used to illustrate how Baer uses his skills.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Pete Smith

Narrator (voice)

Pete Smith

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Max Baer

Himself

Max Baer

Acting

Ancil Hoffman

Max Baer's Manager

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