Alfred Rolfe
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Alfred Rolfe, real name Alfred Roker, was an Australian stage and film director and actor, best known for being the son-in-law of the celebrated actor-manager Alfred Dampier, with whom he appeared fre
Portrait of Alfred Rolfe (published in 1922).
The Burns-Johnson Fight
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The Burns-Johnson Fight is a 1908 documentary film of the boxing fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson at Sydney Stadium, Rushcutters Bay, on 26 December 1908 for the World Heavyweight Championsh
Alfred Rolfe
…May 1908. In early 1909, Rolfe was credited as "general manager" on a series of advertisements throughout New South Wales for a £5,000 film depicting the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. It is possible this meant Rolfe directed the movie, or was in charge of its distribution. In August 1910 it was announced Rolfe and Lily were joining…
Poster from film for Hobart screening
Cameras set up and filming the Burns-Johnson boxing fight, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, 26 December 1908, by Charles Kerry