The Boxing Kangaroo
Originally released in 1896. The Boxing Kangaroo is a documentary film. directed by Birt Acres. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Boxing Kangaroo is an 1896 British short black-and-white silent documentary film, produced and directed by Birt Acres for exhibition on Robert W. Paul’s peep show Kinetoscopes, featuring a young boy boxing with a kangaroo. The film was considered lost until footage from an 1896 Fairground Programme, originally shown in a portable booth at Hull Fair by Midlands photographer George Williams, donated to the National Fairground Archive was identified as being from this film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1896
130 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Birt Acres
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boxing Kangaroo about?
The Boxing Kangaroo is an 1896 British short black-and-white silent documentary film, produced and directed by Birt Acres for exhibition on Robert W. Paul’s peep show Kinetoscopes, featuring a yo...
Who directed The Boxing Kangaroo?
The Boxing Kangaroo was directed by Birt Acres.
How long is The Boxing Kangaroo?
The Boxing Kangaroo has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was The Boxing Kangaroo released?
The Boxing Kangaroo was released on January 6, 1896 in theaters.