Duke of Edinburgh Plays Polo

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1250A
Date Released
22 May 1953
Date Other
May 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Awards for Screen Stars
  2. 2News Briefs: Record Attempt
  3. 3News Briefs: Golf for Charity
  4. 4News Briefs: Moroccan Inspection
  5. 5News Briefs: Italians to Vote
  6. 6Queen Mother’s Flag for Air Squadron
  7. 7Duke of Edinburgh Plays Polo
  8. 8Norwegian Princess Married

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Edinburgh Plays Polo. DESCRIPTION: The Duke of Edinburgh was at back for the Cowdray Park team in their Tyro Cup Final encounter with Beechwood, captained by Mr Billy Wallace. Beechwood won the match by 6 to 2 and the trophy was presented by Mrs Winthrop Aldrich, wife of the American Ambassador. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Lord and Lady Cowdray. Final of Tyro Cup. Cup presented to Billy Wallace by Mrs Winthrop Aldrich. Duke drinking from cup.
Keywords
Royalty; Sport; Ceremonies
Locations
Cowdray Park
Card file number
59060
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
83
Story extras:
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