The Sporting Scene: A Chopping Crossing

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1473

Date Released

26 Aug 1957

Date submitted

25 Aug 1957

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Thunderbird
2. 2British Record Breaker
3. 3For Autumn Wear
4. 4Prize Curves
5. 5Aga Khan’s Tribute
6. 6Syrian President in Egypt
7. 7The Sporting Scene: Sailing
8. 8The Sporting Scene: Rough Riding
9. 9The Sporting Scene: A Chopping Crossing
10. 1019 Miles Up

Story

Story No. within this Issue

9 / 10

Section Title

The Sporting Scene

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Channel Swim. DESCRIPTION: Into the sea near Cap Gris Nez, went the stalwart men and women off on the race organised by Billy Butlin. First to sight the famous White Cliffs on this side was 30 year old Greta Anderson of Denmark. She had done the crossing in 13 hours 53 minutes. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the cross channel race organised by Mr Billy Butlin. First person to arrive Miss Greta Anderson of Denmark reached Dover in 13 hours 53 mins. Men and women took part.

Keywords

Sport; Environment; Economics; Competitions; Business and commerce

Locations

France; England; Cap Gris Nez

Card file number

71517

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Camera

Len Waldorf

Camera

Samuelson

Length of story (in feet)

101

Story extras:

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