DEMPSEY V. TUNNEY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18900, 15 January 1927, Page 8

DEMPSEY V. TUNNEY.

OFFICIAL FILM OF THE FIGHT. OK AM) TIIEATRL". M'OM'AV. A programme of exceptional interest to all members of the community is to be presented at ike Grand Theatre next week, when the management has much pleasure in offering on Monday the official film of the v. Tunney fight, which took place in Philadelphia a few months ago. There lias: been submitted in the past many excellent films of famous lights, hut it can justly be said that this record of the recent struggle for the heavy-weight championship of the world is tho most comprehensive record of one oC the cleanest and most scientific exhibitions of boxim: ever seen in, the New World: Tho entire ten rounds of what has speedily become one of the most memorable encounters in the history of lhc sport are shown in tlie film version, a thrilling, slogging, hard light, in which the slow-motion shots, showing some of the more willing moments, are of tremendous interest to boxing enthusiasts in particular, and to all lovers of good, clean sport in general. The film also is of immense educational value to all instructors and pupils. One most interesting incident is a stiiiL'ing right which Tunney swung to Dempspy's jaw towards the end of one of the closing rounds, a blow which did much to weaken the ex-champion's rapidly-disappear-ing powers of resistance. At the end, when Tunney is proclaimed world's champion, and the two men shake hands, there is u pathetic touch about the attitude of the, defeated man. It has always been so, and doubtless always will. However, the picture is a tight film, • and is readily accepted as such. Althmiirh in this country boxing matches are not patronised by the feminine section of the community, one must say that tills film is of as much interest to" lady patrons as to the men. Tt is a clean fight throughout, and should hold nu distaste for the most fastidious. Supporting the main foaluro is a First National film, starring Richard Bartholmcss, "Ransom's Folly." This is a delightfully human and sensational story centring round a young Army officer, whose romantic inclinations bring around bis unsuspecting cars many dramatic, and at limes, amusing adventures, beautiful Dorothy Mackaill, winsome and talented, plays a sympathetic, rolo in support. Tho Grand Quality orchestra will play a. special orchestral programme during the evening sessions. The box plans are at The Bristol Tiano Co., where seats mav be reserved.