England V France

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1052A
Date Released
4 Aug 1949
Date submitted
2 Aug 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Trailer: Humpty Dumpty
  2. 2Winston’s Painting Holiday
  3. 3Holiday Varieties
  4. 4Youthful Channel Swimmers
  5. 5Vikings Invade London
  6. 6England V France
  7. 7Epic of the Amethyst

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Great Britain V France - Sports. DESCRIPTION: Donald Findlay, making his last appearance in International competitions, set up a record in the 120 yards hurdles. Other events included the mile which was won by Verdier of France who just beat Nankeville, Britain’s much fancied miler. England beat France by 82 points to 65 in this athletics match at White City. SHOTLIST: KS. GV procession round arena. Donald Finlay holds Union Jack. Frenchman presents small flag to Finlay. Start & pan of 120 yds hurdles race. Finlay finishes first. CU Finlay. Field events - MS throwing the hammer. Neville Nankeville in the one mile race. Jean Verdier pacing Nankeville & passes just before the end to win. Crowds cheering.
Keywords
Sport; Athletics
Locations
White City, London
Card file number
52348
Credits:
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Paul Wyand
Length of story (in feet)
143
Story extras:
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