Parachute Leap in High Wind Leads to Broken Limb

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

307

Date Released

22 Apr 1935

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Sir Malcolm Gets Back from Record Making in America and Explains Why He is Becoming Editor of British Movietone News
2. 2Parachute Leap in High Wind Leads to Broken Limb
3. 3Trading Vessels Sail in Historic Hobart Regatta
4. 4New Fashions for the Easter Bride
5. 5Germany’s Unique "Swing Axle" Car Shows Its Pace
6. 6Soccer "Cup Final" Proves a Popular Sudan Attraction
7. 7Youth of Germany Launches Its Own Model Air Force
8. 8Aged Folk Receive Maundy Money at Abbey Ceremony Which is Attended by the Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth
9. 9The South African Cricketers Start Practice

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 9

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Parachute Leap in High Wind. SHOTLIST: Shot of parachutist donning ‘chute and oxygen mask. Plane in air. Shot of the parachutist dropping and the ‘chute in air. Good shot of this. Shot of the landing. Parachutist is Mr Whynne Johns.

Keywords

Entertainment and leisure; Health and medicine; Aviation; Stunts

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

3611

Length of story (in feet)

63

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