Sports Writers’ Choice

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1802

Date Released

16 Dec 1963

Date submitted

11 Dec 1963

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Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sports Writers’ Choice. DESCRIPTION: Sir Alec and Lady Douglas Home were present at the London Dinner of the Sports Writers’ Association when the awards were presented to the Sports personalities of the year. Among those present were athlete Dorothy Hyman, who is sportswoman of the year and champion racing driver Jim Clark who is sportsman of the year. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS pan Sir Alec Douglas Home arrives. MCU David Jones and Terry Downes talking. MS Prime Minister presents trophy to Jim Clark (Sportsman of the Year). MS same to Dorothy Hyman (Sportswoman of the Year). MS same presents trophy to Mrs Tommy Simpson. MS same to Freddie Trueman. MS Stella Mitchell receives her trophy. MCU Beryl Burton receives trophy. MCU Mary Rand receives trophy. MCU Prime Minister presents award to Anne Haydon-Jones. GV table. MCU Jim Clark and Dorothy Hyman talking.

Keywords

Sport; Politics and government; Mass media; Awards and honours

Locations

London; Mount Royal Hotel

Card file number

87661

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw

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