Acting

James J. Jeffries

Born April 15, 1875 · Carroll, Ohio, USA

Died March 3, 1953 · aged 77

James Jackson Jeffries (April 15, 1875 – March 3, 1953) was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. He was known for his enormous strength and stamina. Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, former Welterweight and Middleweight Champion Tommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while …

Known For

Big CityBig City · 1937
Big City
7.71937
MovieDrama
Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a period of corruption, mob control and violence between cab companies.
The Midnight PatrolThe Midnight Patrol · 1932
The Midnight Patrol
10.01932
MovieComedyCrime
A cub reporter rashly makes a promise to solve a murder mystery within 24 hours, then must make good on his boast.
Kid SpeedKid Speed · 1924
Kid Speed
5.51924
MovieComedyAction
Avery DuPoys is a wealthy businessman, organising a race. He meets one of the competitors of the race, who is in love with DuPoys's daughter. Another competitor crashes into the action, who is also in love with DuPoys's daughter. DuPoys suggests that whoever wins the race will have the opportunity to visit his daughter every Wednesday night. An action-packed race commences, with one competitor doing more than usual to win the race.
Jeffries, Jr.Jeffries, Jr. · 1924
Jeffries, Jr.
6.71924
MovieComedy
A man contacts a boxer in order to get in shape.
One-Round HoganOne-Round Hogan · 1927
One-Round Hogan
10.01927
MovieAction
"One-Round' Hogan is a heavyweight prizefighter with a knockout punch contending for a championship bout who, because of the death of a friend, almost wrecks his own career by holding back.
They Never Come BackThey Never Come Back · 1932
They Never Come Back
6.31932
MovieDramaAction
Prizefighter Jimmy Nolan, facing an opportunity to get a championship fight, is knocked out when he sustains what is apparently a permanent injury to his arm. From there, Nolan's path leads downhill. He is drawn into a romance with a nightclub entertainer, then is framed on a theft charge by a jealous suitor. After his prison term, Nolan makes a spectacular comeback in a fight which proves his courage and integrity, while disproving the fallacy about the old sports adage that "they never come back."
Jeffries Skipping the RopeJeffries Skipping the Rope · 1901
Jeffries Skipping the Rope
9.01901
MovieDocumentary
A splendid subject, showing the champion heavyweight of the world, exercising in his training headquarters. After showing his skill in side-stepping, and fancy steps while skipping the rope at a phenomenal speed, the champion's trainers peel off his sweater and give him a rubdown, during which the mighty muscles on the champion's chest and back are seen to perfection.
Jeffries-Sharkey ContestJeffries-Sharkey Contest · 1899
Jeffries-Sharkey Contest
10.01899
MovieDocumentary
Twenty-five round fight.

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