Sunshine Favours Henley Opening

Issue No.

108A

Date Released

2 Jul 1931

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 6 / 6
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Henley Opening. DESCRIPTION: Clerk of Weather, having been consulted, does his best to fulfil hopes of enthusiasts. Sub.1. First day interest centres on rivalry of schools and varsity colleges in heat of Ladies’ Plate. Sub.2. Pearce of Canada, beats Brocklebank, Cambridge, President in first heat of Diamond Sculls. SHOTLIST: Elevated shots of the river at Henley. Close elevated shot of the crowds on the bank. Close shots of groups picnicing on bank. Close shots of river crews on same. Crew come down river towards the camera. Close shot of winning post. Boats past same.
Keywords: Sport; Rowing; Students; Education and training; Entertainment and leisure; Food and cooking; Weather; Environment; Water sports
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 1283
Length of story (in feet): 95
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