The Birmingham Grand Prix

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2250

Date Released

17 Jul 1972

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Birmingham Grand Prix. DESCRIPTION: It all started with Stirling Moss who suggested that a motor race round the houses be held. The suggestion was approved by the Birmingham City Council, and the race should take place in the area of the Bull Ring, next year. SHOTLIST: GV pan down Birmingham Bull Ring Motorway. Travel shot through main street finishing up at Bull Ring Centre. GV cars racing through Monaco during Grand Prix. SV cars racing through street. SV Stirling Moss. GV crowds watching. LV & SV Moss racing round track. TV Moss in car. SCU ditto being presented with Laurel wreath. CU wheel of car. GV motorways criss crossing centre of Birmingham. TV cars passing Bull Ring sign. Travel shots through city centre.

Keywords

Sport; Motor racing

Locations

Birmingham

Card file number

98299

Credits:

Commentator: John Braban
Camera: Ray Gallard

Length of story (in feet)

170

Story extras:

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