News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Astra Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

6

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Catamaran
• 2. Picas exercises
• 3. Chimps boxing match
• 4. RAF Dogs

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

Pathe’s Database Entry for this item: "Date : 12/19/55 CHIMPS BOXING. (Ascot) MS Boxing ring with chimps seated in their corners. MS Trainer inspecting Pepe and taking lead pipe from inside his dressing gown. MS Trainer inspecting Billy. MS Pepe punching trainer on his bottom as he bends over Billy. CU Trainer taking horseshoe from Billy’s dressing gown pocket. CU Chimp dressed as nurse putting out tongue. MS Pepe having dressed gown removed by trainer. MS Billy having dressing gown removed by nurse Janet (chimp). Janet leaves ring, sits on chair and points to trainer. Pulling a face (watch him). CU Chimp timekeepers, one is holding bell. MS Chimp boxing. CS Chimps boxing. Billy attacking violently pushing Pepe on to his back. CU Timekeepers applauding. CU Trainer separating the chimps and pulls Pepe to his feet. MS Chimps punching it out. MS Nurse looking at her pail. MS Chimps jumping round the ring, sparring for an opening (Pepe taking the fight to Billy). CU Chimps in scramble, Billy exerts his extra weight to wrestle Pepe to the ground but Pepe fights back strongly. MS Timekeepers - Rudy jumping up and down on table in excitement. MS As round ends Pepe sends Billy back on to the ropes. They then go back to their corners. MS Nurse puts towel in bucket and dabs Billy’s head. CU Doctor giving advice to Pepe. CS. Nurse dabbing Billy’s head. MS Time keepers. CS Nurse bathing Billy’s head. LS Seconds go out of ring. CU Rudy jumping up and down. LS Seconds round begins, Billy jumps into attack pushing Pepe onto the ropes. CU Nurse with tongue out. CU Pepe attacks but Billy fights back. CU timekeepers applauding. CS Tired chimps punching it out. After several punches to the head (right) Pepe goes flat on his back and stays down for the count. CU Timekeepers applauding. MS Nurse comes into ring. CU Nurse and doctor attending unconscious Pepe. MS Nurse and doctor attending Pepe. Trainer and doctor carry Pepe to his corner. CU Trainer walks over to Billy and holds up his hand. Billy pats his chest. (Eastman Neg.)"

Keywords

Curiosities; Animals

Footage sources

Pathe Colour Pictorial   Issue No.51

Length of story (in feet)

323

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