Jeffries Skipping the Rope


1901

Brief Synopsis

Edison summary: A splendid subject, showing the champion heavyweight of the world, exercising in his training quarters. After showing his skill in side-stepping, and fancy steps while skipping the rope at a phenomenal speed, the champion's trainers peel off his sweater and give him a rub-do...

Cast & Crew

James J. Jeffries

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 1901
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Distribution Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Edison summary: A splendid subject, showing the champion heavyweight of the world, exercising in his training quarters. After showing his skill in side-stepping, and fancy steps while skipping the rope at a phenomenal speed, the champion's trainers peel off his sweater and give him a rub-down, during which the mighty muscles on the champion's chest and back are seen to perfection.

Film Details

Release Date
Dec 1901
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Distribution Company
Edison Mfg. Co.
Country
United States

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See also Jeffries in His Training Quarters, which May contain all or part of this film.