Sport

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1171
Date Released
12 Nov 1951
Date submitted
6 Nov 1951
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sport - First Indian Test. DESCRIPTION: Dr Prasad, India’s president, was introduced to the MCC and the Indian team before the first Test Match in New Delhi. After being behind, the MCC fought back to force a draw. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Indians walks on to field. Various shots of crowds, paper hats on etc., in sweltering sunshine. Dr Prasad, meets teams, Indian & MCC. Hazare & Howard walk out for toss-up. India going out to field. GV batting. Indian batting - several shots. Crowds.
Keywords
Sport; Politics and government; Weather; Cricket
Locations
New Delhi
Card file number
56328
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Pat Mohan
Length of story (in feet)
105
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Sport', British Movietone News Issue No. 1171, 12 Nov 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17453 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)