Cambridge Again Win Varsity Boat Race

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Date Released

22 Mar 1931

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Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 4
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cambridge Win the Boat Race. DESCRIPTION: All London lines towpath to see Light Blues win from Surrey side after losing toss. Sub.1. At Hammersmith Bridge, Cambridge lead by over a length. Sub.2. By Barnes, Oxford have fallen some three lengths behind rivals. Sub.3. Cambridge now home in 19 minutes 26 seconds. SHOTLIST: Elevated shots of the crowd lining the towpath. Favours being sold to crowd by vendor. Close shot of boys quarrelling over the winner. Sub.1. Cambridge lead. Elevated shot under camera. Ground level shot of the race. Sub.2. Oxford three lengths behind. Elevated shots of the race. Close shot of boats and barges on river. Cambridge win by 2.5 lengths. Close shot of Cambridge. Elevated shot of crowd cheering Cambridge as they row into side. Boat carried out onto bank.
Keywords: Sport; Rowing; Students; Education and training; Buildings and structures; Business and commerce; Water sports
Footage sources: British Movietone News
Card file number: 1119
Length of story (in feet): 199
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