Names in the News: Buxton and Finch

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1326
Date Released
1 Nov 1954
Date submitted
26 Oct 1954
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 9
Section Title
Names in the News
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Finch and Buxton in Training. DESCRIPTION: Alex Buxton, the British Light Heavyweight Champion, is in earnest training for his forthcoming encounter with Albert Finch of Croydon. SHOTLIST: GVs of Albert Finch running and sparring with his partner. Scenes of Buxton in the ring sparring. At the punch bag. CU of feet. Being rubbed down.
Local distribution only
Not shown in Leeds.
Keywords
Sport; Boxing
Locations
London
Footage sources
British Paramount
Card file number
62104
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
48
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Names in the News: Buxton and Finch', British Movietone News Issue No. 1326, 1 Nov 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19631 (Accessed 16 Nov 2025)