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Roeber Wrestling Match
Also known as [The Great Wrestling Match Between Ernest Roeber and August Faust]
(1901) United States of America
B&W : 355 feet
Directed by J. Stuart Blackton

Cast: Earnest Roeber [himself], August Faust [himself]

The Vitagraph Company of America production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Albert E. Smith. / © 16 December 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H11493]. Released December 1901. / [?] 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format?

Documentary: Sports: Wrestling match.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] This film shows a most exciting Graeco-Roman Wrestling match between two of the most skillful “Knights of the Mat” and is full of action from start to finish; every muscle stands out in relief as the Gladiators battle for supremacy. The fall is finally won by Roeber after a hard fought contest which keeps the spectators in a fever of excitement. The match took place in a large Amphitheatre and the referee, timekeeper, judges and seconds who are all well known sporting men, form an animated background to the scene. Photography and action throughout are perfect.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Sports: Wrestling (Wrestlers)

Listing updated: 22 August 2023.

References: Slide-BigV p. 171 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

 
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