Sporting Scene: Stage V Parliament

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1371A
Date Released
15 Sep 1955
Date submitted
12 Sep 1955
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 8
Section Title
Sporting Scene
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cricket Match - Actors V Politicians. DESCRIPTION: Politicians cricket eleven was played at Sackville College, East Grinstead, it was a charity match. Richard Hearne, John Mills were included in the team, also Richard Attenborough who was injured. The game proved to be a draw. SHOTLIST: CU MP’s posing. CU Stage posing including Denis Compton. SCU Richard Hearne bowling. SCU Harold Macmillan hitting out. SCU John Mills bowling. CU Richard Attenborough injured and being carried off. GV Richard Hearne acting the fool. GV end of the game - handshaking etc.
Keywords
Sport; Politics and government; Cricket; Performing arts
Locations
East Grinstead
Footage sources
British Paramount
Card file number
64525
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
78
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Sporting Scene: Stage V Parliament', British Movietone News Issue No. 1371A, 15 Sep 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20360 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)