Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)

1894 · 1 min · ★ 4.9 · Documentary, Comedy

The Glenroy Brothers perform a portion of their vaudeville act, "The Comic View of Boxing: The Tramp & the Athlete", which depicts a boxer with a classic style trying to contend with an opponent who uses a very unorthodox approach.

Directed by William Heise

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