Boxing

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1375

Date Released

10 Oct 1955

Date submitted

5 Oct 1955

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Conservative Conference
2. 2Boxing
3. 3Personalities: The Princess Royal
4. 4Personalities: General Arnold
5. 5Personalities: Joan Collins
6. 6Personalities: Greta Garbo
7. 7Personalities: Aly Khan and Yasmin
8. 8German Generals Return
9. 9Cyprus Talks Begin
10. 10Johore Jubilee
11. 11UN Trailer

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 11

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Britannia Shield Boxing. DESCRIPTION: A contest for the Britannia Shield was held at Wembley Stadium. It was won by the Royal Air Force, the shield was presented by Mr Selwyn Lloyd. SHOTLIST: CU and GVs Frank Davies v Jack Cunningham. CU and GVs Sylvester Banks V Peter Spearman. CU Mr Selwyn Lloyd presenting the shield to the RAF. CU officer receiving shield.

Keywords

Sport; Politics and government; Aviation; Boxing; Military

Locations

London; England; Wembley

Card file number

64772

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Soundman

George E. Collings

Camera

Norman Fisher

Camera

Terry O’Brien

Length of story (in feet)

116

Story extras:

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