Wimbledon - Men’s Final

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1101
Date Released
10 Jul 1950
Date submitted
8 Jul 1950
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Coldstreamers’ New Colours
  2. 2Korean Evacuees Reach Japan
  3. 3Open Golf Championships
  4. 4Wimbledon - Men’s Final
  5. 5The Royal Air Force Display
  6. *Queen Inaugurates New St Columba’s

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Wimbledon - Men’s Final. DESCRIPTION: Budge Patty of the USA and Australian Frank Sedgman contested the Men’s Final and Patty emerged the victor. SHOTLIST: KS Elevated GV tennis court. Patty & Sedgman onto court. CU Sedgman serving & in play. Crowds watch, head turning. Players take a drink. Patty serving. Elevated shot Sedgman serving. General play by both. Fine rally by both to finish game & match. Patty leans on nets. Two walk off courts.
Keywords
Sport; Tennis
Locations
Wimbledon
Card file number
54022
Credits:
Camera
Hilton Craig
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
170
Story extras:
Film clip

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