Woodcock Mauriello The Gloves Are Off (1946)

Title reads: Woodcock Mauriello. The Gloves are off. New York, United States of America (USA). M, S of Tami Mauriello, heavyweight boxer, doing shadow boxing in front of a mirror. We then see Tami hitting a punch bag, skipping and sparring in gym. M, S of British boxer, Bruce Woodcock, jogging at Bear Mountain training camp. M, S of Bruce sparring with AfroAmerican boxer Henry Jones. We then see Bruce hitting a punch bag. C, U of Bruce. He speaks to camera in broad Yorkshire accent: he says he is enjoying his training and hopes he ll get a shot at a world title. Various shots of Tami sitting in the ring having a Limey s crumpets and tea party as a comedy publicity stunt. He and his companion are dressed in top hats and tails. They drink from tea cups with their little fingers sticking out, mocking English tradition Very funny. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEW