Knockout Reilly — Richard Dix Restored Vintage Lantern Slide Print

Before movie trailers, television ads, and digital previews, glass lantern slides were projected in theaters to promote coming attractions and bring film imagery to life on the screen.

This restored print is based on an original vintage lantern slide for Knockout Reilly, a 1927 Paramount silent film starring Richard Dix as Dundee Reilly. The image has been cleaned, balanced, and prepared as display-ready wall art while preserving the age, texture, and character of the original source.

Richard Dix was one of the strong leading men of the silent era, known for rugged, physical screen roles and for successfully carrying his career into sound films.

Knockout Reilly brings together several classic silent-era ingredients: prizefighting, cabaret atmosphere, false accusation, prison hardship, revenge, and a final-round comeback. The result is a rough, dramatic piece of early Hollywood boxing culture.

Small imperfections, grain, fading, and period details are part of the appeal. They are reminders that this image began as a physical artifact from early film history, not a modern reproduction.

A piece of silent boxing history — restored for modern walls.

Available sizes

•    8 x 10 inches

•    11 x 14 inches

•    18 x 24 inches

You will receive: One unframed art print. Frame, mat and display accessories are not included.

This is a restored reproduction of vintage printed material, not an original magazine. Minor printing irregularities and signs of age have been retained where they contribute to the historical character of the artwork. Colors may vary slightly between your screen and the finished print.

Each print is produced to order and carefully packaged for shipment.