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Wrestling: King Kong Kashey Versus Dr. Patrick O’Callaghan (1938)

1938 · Short film · 5 min

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This vintage sports film from the 1930’s displays a wrestling match in Los Angeles in 1938. This match features the notable Irish wrestler Patrick O’Callaghan against King Kong Kashey (:07). Pat was an Irish wrestler and Olympic gold medal winner. He was the first Irish athlete to take a medal under the Irish flag after gaining independence from England. Abe “King Kong” Kashey was a wrestler originally from Syria whom was also featured in the film “Don’t Go Near the Water” from 1957. Pat would take the win by “Count Out”. King Kong appears under his robes in the corner (:15). Pat stands at the right bottom corner (:17). The pair collide in the center (:37). Kong is tossed to the ground (:43). The referee begins his count (:47). It is mentioned Abe complained to the referee the Irish fighter was playing with a clenched fist (1:08). Kong is tossed over the ring (1:25) and grabs a hammer in his hand on his way up. The ref stops him (1:32). Pat pummels the Syrian fighter with right hooks to the jaw (1:42). Pat gets a Boston crab on his opponent (2:00). He traps him into a full nelson (2:38). Kong is tossed in an airplane whirl (3:00). He is tossed over the edge of the ring again (3:14). He throws hits at Pat (3:18) from the other side of the rope. The pair carry on back and forth (3:21). Kong drops into the audience and they jump into the fight (3:29). Kong snaps and wails on the man from the audience (3:32). Pat kicks Kong in the face (3:40). The ref holds Pat’s hand high…

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Running time
5 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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