Water-Speed Record Attempt

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1055
Date Released
22 Aug 1949
Date submitted
19 Aug 1949
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Donald Campbell’s Water Speed Attempt. DESCRIPTION: At Coniston, Donald Campbell fails in his attempt to beat his father’s record. SHOTLIST: KS. GV lake. Boat leaves shore being towed, Lady Campbell accompanies Donald Campbell, also Mrs Campbell. Various shots of Campbell making his runs & attempt. CU Campbell & also says a few words about the run.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Records
Locations
England; Lancashire; Coniston Water
Card file number
52418
Credits:
Camera
James Humphries
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Paul Wyand
Length of story (in feet)
161
Story extras:
Film clip

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