'Wellie’ Throwing Contest

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2525

Date Released

23 Oct 1977

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Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: ‘Wellie’ Throwing Contest. DESCRIPTION: All you need to take part in the ‘Wellie’ Throwing Contest is a Wellington boot and a strong arm. At the contest in Teignmouth Mr James of Andover wins with a throw of 100 1/2 feet. SHOTLIST: GV Teignmouth Promenade pan to ‘Wellie’ contest in progress. SV man throws Wellie. SV girls throws Wellie. Crowds. SV Wellie in air and landing. Various of Wellies being thrown, in the air and landing. Crowds watching. Referee measuring distance. Mr James from Andover throws his Wellie and wins. Crowds watching presentation to Mr James who is presented with a shield and cheque for £10.00. CU Mr James holding shield.

Keywords

Curiosities; Competitions

Locations

Devon; Teignmouth

Card file number

77/128

Credits:

Camera: Cedric Baynes
Commentator: Leonard Martin

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