Sport - Sportsman of the Year

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1041A
Date Released
19 May 1949
Date submitted
16 May 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1London’s Crusade
  2. 2Royal Windsor Horse Show
  3. 3A Surprise for Bob Stirling
  4. 4Flying Marines
  5. 5Princess Visits Historical Ruins
  6. 6Sport - Great Britain’s Davis Cup Failure
  7. 7Sport - Sportsman of the Year
  8. 8Mrs Pandit Arrives
  9. 9Stanley Holloway - Young Albert’s Creator Arrives in Sydney

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sportsman of the Year. DESCRIPTION: Denis Compton, at the Savoy Hotel receives the honour. Mr Aneurin Bevan compliments him on his award. SHOTLIST: KS. CU Cup to be awarded. Person addresses audience. Aneurin Bevan addresses the audience. Presents Cup to Denis Compton. Denis Compton thanks people. Cut-ins group - Tony Mottram, Geoffrey Paish, Alex James & Kay Stammers. Sylvia Cheesman, Mrs Tyler & Maureen Gardner (Mrs Dyson). SCU Mr Compton senior with Denis & Leslie Compton. Valerie Hobson kisses Denis then wipes off mark from his face.
Keywords
Sport; Politics and government; Awards and honours
Locations
London; Savoy Hotel
Card file number
51969
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Martin Gray
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
161
Story extras:
Film clip

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