Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film The Wonder Man

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Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film The Wonder Man

Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film drama The Wonder Man, at the Electric Palace cinema, Littlehampton Date: 1921

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Boxer Boxing Carpentier Cinema Drama Electric Flyer Georges Leaflet Littlehampton Movie Publicity 1921

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the moment Georges Carpentier, the renowned French boxing champion, graced the Electric Palace cinema in the quaint seaside town of Littlehampton during the premiere of his film debut, "The Wonder Man," in 1921. Carpentier's chiseled features and intense gaze radiate confidence and strength, a testament to his formidable reputation as a boxing legend. The black-and-white image, reminiscent of the 1920s era, showcases the boxer in a dapper suit and bow tie, holding a film leaflet or flyer in his hand. The publicity material promotes the upcoming screening of "The Wonder Man," a film that promised to showcase Carpentier's acting abilities, marking his transition from the sports world to the silver screen. The Electric Palace cinema, with its ornate facade and marquee, adds an air of glamour and excitement to the scene. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when sports heroes became movie stars and the allure of the cinema was at its zenith.

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