London - Mr Universe

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1358A
Date Released
16 Jun 1955
Date submitted
13 Jun 1955
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Strike Over
  2. 2London - Mr Universe
  3. 3Personalities in Paris
  4. 4Personalities in Paris
  5. 5Personalities in Paris
  6. 6Traction Engine Rally
  7. 7Switzerland - Dr Bannister Weds
  8. 8Athletics - Chataway’s 2,000 Metres
  9. 9Tragedy at Le Mans

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mr Universe. DESCRIPTION: At the London Palladium, representative of many nations took part in the Mr Universe title. The Amateur title winner was Micky Hargitay of the United States and the Professional champion is Leo Robert of Canada. SHOTLIST: CU of contestant. GV of parade of contestants. CU of Indian. No 62 Persian (Mr Namdjou). No 61 Pakistan (Mr Khurshid). CU of John Lees (GB). CU of Hong Kong (Mr Hu Yi Fu). CU of judges. Two girls taking measurements. CU of the Amateur winner, Micky Hargitay (USA). CU of Mr Universe, Leo Robert (Canada).
Keywords
Competitions
Locations
London Palladium
Card file number
63798
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
72
Story extras:
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