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Topical Budget 979-1: Training the Young Idea (1930)
 

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Title: "Training the Young Idea. A future heavy-weight champion may arise from this boxing class for very young men." A large group of American children (aged about 5-7) are put through their paces in gym. They wear shorts, vests and very large boxing gloves; closer view as one boy is punched - he does not seem happy. Medium shot and close shot of a row of boys hitting punch bags. "A battle royal - and every man for himself". High-angle shot of boxing ring in which a large group (thirty plus) of children box. Closer view of same.