France and Britain Fight for Davis Cup

Issue No.

112

Date Released

27 Jul 1931

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 5 / 6
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: France and Britain Fight for Davis Cup. DESCRIPTION: H Cochet returns to form and beats HW Austin (far end) at Paris in Challenge Round. Sub.1. FJ Perry (far end) plays great game to defeat Jean Borotra. SHOTLIST: Group standing round the seat of the umpire including Cochet and Austin. Elevated shot of court and play with spectators in background. Close shot of Austin serving. Elevated shots of the crowd. Close shots of the players. Both run to net and shake hands. Good shot of the crowd cheering. Perry Plays great game to defeat Jean Borotra Sub.1. Close shot of Borotra serving and playing. Elevated shot of the play. Good elevated shot of the crowd. Close shot of some spectators on roof of grandstand. Elevated shot of players shaking hands over the net and elevated view of papers floating down onto the court.
Keywords: Sport; Tennis
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 1327
Length of story (in feet): 136
Story extras:: Film clip

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