Alf and Bert at the Races

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/4
Date Released
13 Jan 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Oranges for Britain
  2. 2Introducing Sergeant Brown of Ruad
  3. 3By Pipe-Line to the Front
  4. 4Cameramen Decorated
  5. 5The Price of Success
  6. 6Alf and Bert at the Races
  7. 7Coals for the Fire - Trailer

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
A couple of army punters have a day at the Cairo races. They watch the horses parade and mingle with the crowd. The race in progress, but the soldiers don’t win. They are seen walking back to camp, one without his trousers.
Keywords
Sport; Horse racing; Entertainment and leisure; Curiosities; Military
Locations
Egypt; Cairo
Length of story (in feet)
146
Story extras:
Film clip
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