The boxing filmography
Subtitle: American features, 1920-2003
By: Frederick V. Romano.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: Boxing in motion pictures -- Catalogs.
Genres: Catalogs.
Description: "Thoroughly researched, this work examines 98 boxing films from the 1920s through 2003. Each entry provides basic filmographic data (the film's studio, its genre, its length, cast and credits); a detailed synopsis of the film; illuminating commentary on the boxing sequences; and excerpts from contemporary reviews. Most entries also summarize the making of the film, with particular attention to the training of the actors for the boxing scenes. The filmography also includes information on studio publicity releases and advertisements, press books and exhibitor campaign materials for each film."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-2170) and index.