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Fisticuffs
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Fisticuffs

1938-08-27 · 10 min · ★ 7.0

Documentary

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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Directors
David Miller
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator (voice)
Max BaerMax BaerHimself
Ancil HoffmanMax Baer's Manager

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