Johnny Longden Rides a Winner

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1057A
Date Released
8 Sep 1949
Date submitted
Sep 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1TUC 81st Congress Opens at Bridlington
  2. 2Johnny Longden Rides a Winner
  3. 3Canoe Soccer
  4. 4High Seas Rendezvous to Save Paralysis Victim
  5. 5The Brabazon Takes the Air
  6. *Her Majesty Opens Scottish Exhibition

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Johnny Longden - American Jockey. DESCRIPTION: Johnny Longden America’s English born champion jockey, had his first win in this country at Folkestone when riding Whim II. Although he failed in an earlier race, he romped home an easy winner in this one. SHOTLIST: LV of the stand at the racecourse. Panning shot of Johnny Longden walking through crowds. Panning shot of him on "Whim II". Shot from the ground of Johnny Longden coming home to win the race. Shot of Johnny Longden being led into the winners enclosure. MCU of Johnny Longden taking saddle off of "Whim II". MCU of Johnny Longden and his wife talking.
Keywords
Sport; Horse racing
Locations
Folkestone
Card file number
52498
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
68
Story extras:
Film clip

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