Hackenschmidt-Rogers [The Great Wrestling Match]

Overview

Documents one of the most important wrestling matches of the early 20th century between the legendary Estonian strongman Georg Hackenschmidt and the American Joe Rogers. Originally filmed in February 1908 and produced by the well-known Charles Urban, this rare footage is a significant find that offers an authentic glimpse into the golden age of wrestling. The only known film footage of a wrestling match featuring the legendary Estonian wrestler Georg Hackenschmidt, who wins this two-round title match.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 1, 1908

Original language

English

Cast

Georg Hackenschmidt,Joe Rogers

Producer

Charles Urban

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1810632