The Knockout Parade (1953) - Turner Classic Movies

The Knockout Parade


48m 1953

Brief Synopsis

With a preface and commentary by sports announcer Bill Corum, this film presents highlights from several famous boxing matches: Joe Wolcott's surprise win over Ezzard Charles; Sugar Ray Robinson's victory over Rocky Graziano; Rocky Marciano's respective victories over Rex Layne and Harry Matthews a...

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 1953
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Sports Films Inc.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
48m
Film Length
4,230ft

Synopsis

With a preface and commentary by sports announcer Bill Corum, this film presents highlights from several famous boxing matches of the first half of the twentieth century: Joe Wolcott's surprise win over Ezzard Charles; Sugar Ray Robinson's victory over Rocky Graziano; Rocky Marciano's respective vistories over Rex Layne and Harry Matthews and Joe Lewis' defeat of Lee Savold.

Film Details

Release Date
Jan 1953
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Sports Films Inc.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Duration
48m
Film Length
4,230ft

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Notes

No exact release date has been determined for this film, although it was approved for exhibition in New York state in 1953. The only review located, from The Exhibitor, notes that clips of the fights included in the film came from "the files of the International Boxing Club."