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Sam Langford vs. Sam McVea
Also known as {Sam Langford vs. Sam McVey}
(1911) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Sam Langford [himself], Sam McVey [himself]

Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The production was shot on 1 April 1911. The fighter’s name McVey was misspelled in the film’s title.

Documentary: Sports: Boxing match.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Athletes: Boxers - Sports: Boxing

Listing updated: 1 April 2012.

References: FilmHistory-3-3 p. 256.