Sideshows Enliven King’s Cup Air Race

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

112

Date Released

27 Jul 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Graf Zeppelin Sets off on Polar Flight
2. 2London Conference Comes to an End
3. 3New Hat Conquers Feminine Head
4. 4Jack Diamond Tried, But Acquitted
5. 5France and Britain Fight for Davis Cup
6. 6Sideshows Enliven King’s Cup Air Race

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sideshows Enliven King’s Cup Air Race. DESCRIPTION: Galaxy of skill and stunts divert Heston spectators who include Duke and Duchess of York. Sub.1. Flying Officer Edwards in a Bluebird was the winner. SHOTLIST: Men wave flag for take off. Aircraft past camera. Bi-plane past camera. Close shot of Duke and Duchess of York. Bi-planes dive low over field and do stunts. Long shot of Bi-plane landing. Group round same. Mechanic filling petrol tank. Aircraft past camera low over airfield. Elevated shot of plane taking off alongside other planes. Sub.1. Shot of his plane landing. Group round him. Close shot of group with Edwards. Elevated shot of Edwards carrying trophy. Pressmen take pictures of Edwards.

Keywords

Royalty; Sport; Mass media; Aviation; Competitions; Air force; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1328

Length of story (in feet)

110

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