Wedding of Athletes

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1560A

Date Released

30 Apr 1959

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3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Wedding of Athletes. DESCRIPTION: These pictures show Chelsea Old Church, and a sporting wedding. Angela Mortimer and Pat Ward were among the sporting guests. Dr Roger Bannister was best man, seen here with Chris Chataway. And now, the bride herself: star of the tennis courts, Shirley Bloomer. Her bridegroom is Chris Brasher, Olympic Gold Medallist. SHOTLIST: LS Chelsea Old Church (key). GV same. CU pan Angela Mortimer & Pat Ward. CU Dr Roger Bannister. SCU same with Chris Chataway. CU bridesmaids. SCU bride (Shirley Bloomer) arrives. Closer bride enters. CU Christine Truman locked out. BS Photographers crowd doorway. MS bride & groom (Chris Brasher) at doorway. Closer same leaving. MS bride & groom guided to car. CU bride in back of car. CU groom in back of car. Pan car leaves.

Keywords

Sport; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Marriages

Locations

London; England

Card file number

77051

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: Ken Taylor
Camera: Michael Samuelson

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