Wimbledon Opens

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1099A
Date Released
29 Jun 1950
Date submitted
27 Jun 1950
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Communists Invade South Korea
  2. 2Champion Heavyweight Baby
  3. 3Midnight Barbecue for Charity
  4. 4Horse Guards Display by the Marines
  5. 5Mud Bath in First Rugby Test
  6. 6Wimbledon Opens
  7. *Reading Wins Jubilee Walk

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
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Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Wimbledon Opens. DESCRIPTION: Opening day at Wimbledon drew a large crowd, though not so big as last year’s record. In the absence of last year’s men’s singles winner, Drobny (now of Egypt) had the honour (as runner-up) of opening on the Centre Court. His victory over Grandet of France was quite a simple affair. SHOTLIST: KS GV crowds arriving. Crowds arrive. SCU McGregor & Worthington. SCU Bromwich & Sidwell. SCU Talbert & Mulloy. Mottram arrives. SCU Borotra. SCU Mrs Harrison (Mrs Hilton) & Mrs Todd. Spectators dressed for the occasion. Elevated GV of the courts. Various shots of play between Drobny & Grandet (France).
Local distribution only
Not shown in Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds.
Keywords
Sport; Tennis
Locations
Wimbledon
Card file number
53966
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Martin Gray
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
116
Story extras:
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