Early Sensations at Wimbledon

Series

Series Name
British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
73A
Date Released
22 Jun 1931
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Early Sensations at Wimbledon
  2. 2Stock Exchange Cheers Up
  3. 3Sun Shines on Ascot Sunday Festival
  4. 4Silent Navy Makes Ready to Go Talkie

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Wimbledon 1931. DESCRIPTION: Henri Cochet (Fr.) beaten by Nigel Sharpe (GB) in three straight sets on Centre Court. Folomain: Lawn Tennis, the game with the widest appeal in the world; 26 countries at this years Wimbledon ... The fact that in both the men’s and women’s singles last year’s champions are not defending their titles lends piquant interest to the 1931 Tournament, in which the first sensation was the defeat by Nigel Sharpe (GB) of Henri Cochet (Fr.) champion in 1927 and 1929. Sub 1. On the Centre Court - some famous players and spectators. SHOTLIST: Aerial view of Wimbledon courts and the stands around same. Close shot of people watching the courts. Elevated shot of crowds and the play. Players come onto courts and toss with rackets. Elevated shots of the play with crowds in background. Cochet serving. Close shot of umpire and crowd. Close shot of the crowd. Portugese Royalty in Royal Box. Ground shots of the play. Women come onto the court to play. Close shot of the Royal Box. Players congratulating themselves.
Keywords
Royalty; Sport; Buildings and structures
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1266
Length of story (in feet)
281
Story extras:
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