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The Five-ton Golfer!

Series

Series Name
Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.
633
Date Released
20 Jul 1933
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1A Real all-rounder from France
  2. 2Lightning!
  3. 3Copenhagen Camoes -: The Fish Market
  4. 4White and Shapely - but only Serviettes
  5. 5Something Different
  6. 6The Five-ton Golfer!
  7. 7The Pony Fair

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
British Pathe synopsis: "Introducing Rosie - the pet who can break all golf records - (And other things besides!)" Rosie the elephant holds a small mallet in her trunk and hits a ball along as people stand around in golfing outfits watching. "No one can ever accuse Rosie of copying Harry Vardon’s stance!" More footage of Rosie putting the ball. C/U of Rosie putting the ball into the hole. C/U of Rosie putting her trunk into the hole and getting the ball out.
Researcher Comments
Possible alternative date - 7/12/1933
Keywords
Stunts; Golf; Animals
Written sources
British Pathe Database 1997   Reference No.EP274
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