London - Steps to the Top

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1712A

Date Released

29 Mar 1962

Date submitted

27 Mar 1962

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1London - Jackie Calls In
2. 2Sheffield - England’s Runners Win
3. 3Sydney - Athletic Champs
4. 4London - Steps to the Top
5. 5Cardiff - Wales Through
6. 6Australia - Speed on Water
7. 7Colombia - Belly Flop

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Steps to the Top. DESCRIPTION: The Star United Kingdom Latin-American Championships were held at the Lyceum, and here are professionals in action, taking steps towards the pinnacle of fame. Our pictures show the Paso Doble and the Jive, with Len Patrick and Doreen Key the runners-up. Walter Laird and Lorraine were the winners. SHOTLIST: Key scene. GV dance hall. MS the Paso Doble No 5 Margaret O’Hara (2 shots). MS No 13 Walter Laird and Lorraine. James Arnell and Jillian La Valetta (2 shots). MS crowd. The Jive (3 shots). CU dancer’s feet. The Jive (2 shots). MS crowd. MS runners up. MS crowd. Walter Laird and Lorraine - the winners (2 shots).

Keywords

Music and dance; Competitions

Locations

London

Card file number

84114

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Ronald E. Collins

Length of story (in feet)

101

Story extras:

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