Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Photo Finish Decides Melbourne Cup

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1014A
Date Released
11 Nov 1948
Date submitted
8 Nov 1948
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Trailer: Fiery Accident
  2. 2Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Remembrance Ceremony in the Rain
  3. 3Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Photo Finish Decides Melbourne Cup
  4. 4Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: London - Rome Vampire Record
  5. 5Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Lord Mayor - His Show

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Section Title
Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Photo Finish Decides Melbourne Cup. DESCRIPTION: One of the biggest turf events in Australia was decided by a photo finish. The final verdict went to 66-1 chance Rimfire. SHOTLIST: CUT STORY: KS Elevated crowds at racecourse. GV racecourse. GV crowds - full screen - very good. GV paddock. LS parade. SV start of race, passing camera. Various elevated GV of race, panning shots etc. Dark Marne & Rimfire fight for finish. Slow motion ditto. Photo finish signs being exhibited. Actual photo finish of race, Rimfire wins.
Keywords
Horse racing
Locations
Melbourne; Flemington Racecourse
Footage sources
Australia
Card file number
51023
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
419
Story extras:
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