Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Wimbledon Singles to USA

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
996
Date Released
5 Jul 1948
Date submitted
3 Jul 1948
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner. in this All-sports Edition We present Boxing, Racing, Golf, Rowing and Tennis: A Champion Retires
  2. 2Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: My Love Repeats Epsom Success
  3. 3Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Henley Royal Regatta
  4. 4Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Wimbledon Singles to USA
  5. 5Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Henry Cotton’s 3rd Open
  6. *Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Royal Tour Continues

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Section Title
Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Wimbledon Singles Finals. DESCRIPTION: Both the Mens and Ladies Titles at Wimbledon were won by Americans. Falkenburg defeated John Bromwich of Australia. The Ladies match was an all-American affair with Louise Brough defeating Doris Hart. SHOTLIST: CUT STORY: KS Crowds watch match. Names of Falkenburg & Bromwich put in Centre Court scoreboard. Falkenburg and John Bromwich onto court. CU of them. GV play, Falkenburg nearest camera. SCU Bromwich receiving. SCU back view Falkenburg in play. MS Falkenburg (2 shots) resting on court. MS Duchess of Kent and Princess Alexandra. GV small rally. Crowds. Falkenburg serves an ace to win, he jumps net. LAS Falkenburg receives Cup from Duchess in Royal Box. WOMENS SINGLES FINAL - Louise Brough and Doris Hart walk onto court, both holding a bouquet. MS Queen Mary & Attlee in Royal Box. SCU Brough serving & receiving. GV play. Cut-in crowds. SCU Hart receiving. GV play. GV rally. Hart runs to Brough to shake her hand. Brough shakes hands with Duchess of Kent & Queen Mary in Royal box.
Keywords
Sport; Tennis
Card file number
50430
Credits:
Camera
Alec Tozer
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
194
Story extras:
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