![]() This is a particularly revealing element of United States legal development, and appears to be of increasing contemporary global concern. Various legal and bureaucratic implications of this multi-faceted purge within and beyond early modern sport, entertainment and film are also discussed.Īn important site of comparative historical law involves disputes relating to popular celebrities. The legal relationships between the federal ‘white slavery’ and ‘fight film’ prohibitions are documented, illustrating the combination of paternalistic racial, moral and commercial justifications levelled against Johnson and images of his prize-fighting exploits. Jeffries, the federal government commenced a protracted series of legal interventions, virtually ending Johnson’s professional sports career. On returning to the United States, and successfully defending his title against ‘Gentleman’ James J. On Boxing Day 1908 ‘Papa’ Jack became the first Afro-American to successfully cross the colour line by defeating Canadian Tommy Burns in the unlikely venue of Rushcutters Bay, Sydney. ![]() After reviewing the significance of race and celebrity in comparative law, this examination details the legal encounters plaguing former world heavyweight champion boxer, Texan Arthur John (Jack) Johnson.
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