News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

49/54

Date Released

7 Jul 1949

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Open Draws World’s Top Golfers
• 2. MI5 Called to Investigate Dock Strike
• 3. News from France: Statue to General Patton Unveiled
• 4. New in France: Tour de France Cycle Race
• 5. Navy Joins Western Union Fleet
• 6. All-England Titles Stay in USA

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

America captures all but one of the title honours at this year’s Wimbledon. Highlights of a thrilling fortnight is the men’s final won by America’s Ted Schroeder.

Keywords

Sport; Tennis

Locations

London; England

Length of story (in feet)

208

Story extras:

Film clip

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Production Documents

• Commentary
• Shot List

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

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Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

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Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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