Thursday Throw Down: First ever cat video? Boxing cats film from 1894

This film, featuring two cats wearing boxing gloves and packing a punch, was filmed in Thomas Edison’s studio in 1894.

The performance was part of Professor Henry Welton’s “cat circus”, which toured the United States both before and after appearing in Edison’s film.

Performances included cats riding small bicycles and doing somersaults, with the boxing match being the highlight of the show.

As for why the cats were filmed (apart from being an early example of people enjoying footage of cats), it might have possibly been a publicity stunt to advertise the show.

It could also quite possibly be the first ever “cat video” long before Grumpy Cat.

 

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