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Bravery of Long Distance Walker

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
2098A
Date Released
21 Aug 1969
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Talk Better Than Trouble
  2. 2So Near and Yet...
  3. 3Sound of Movement
  4. 4Tattoo Tourists
  5. 5Bravery of Long Distance Walker

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Bravery of Long Distance Walker. DESCRIPTION: After walking 860 miles on crutches from John O’Groats to Lands End, polio victim David Ryder is greeted by film star Elizabeth Taylor and a great ovation from crowds of well-wishers. David’s courage and tenacity are a dramatic encouragement to all the disabled who feel unable to overcome their handicap. SHOTLIST: MCU David walking with followers into camera. CU pan David walking past. GV signpost to Penzance. MS David followed by van (being interviewed). GV Disability Trust signboard. MS David walking toward & past camera with press. 2 shots of crowd looking and clapping. CU David’s feet & crutches. CU signpost to Lands End. GV coastline & sea. GV rocks and sea. MS Lands End Hotel doorway. GV crowd. CU David’s face while walking. 2 shots crowd. MCU David approaching hotel and crowd. 4 shots crowd close up. MCU David entering hotel. MCU girl in crowd (Miss Taylor). GV same girl. MCU Miss Taylor. GV crowd as seen through window. CU David waving to crowd.
Keywords
Sport; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Vehicles; Environment; Fundraising; Performing arts; Disabled persons
Locations
United Kingdom; Land’s End
Card file number
95086
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:

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