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Billy Sullivan Boxing
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Billy Sullivan (right) boxes a larger man in "Fighting Mad," perhaps one of "Leather Pushers" series of Universal films made in 1923 and 1924. Billy Sullivan (aka William Arthur Sullivan) also appeared as a boxer in "The Battling Cowboy" series.
1923
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Publication Information
| Creator | Universal Pictures (Firm) |
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| Date Created | 1923 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Call Number | NF Sullivan, Billy |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research |
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