The Duke Plays Cricket

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1470A
Date Released
8 Aug 1957
Date submitted
6 Aug 1957
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cricket at Arundel. DESCRIPTION: There was a big crowd at Arundel Castle, when the Duke of Edinburgh led his men out, to meet a side captained by the Duke of Norfolk. The Duke of Edinburgh made a useful 21, and his side very nearly forced a win - only 4 runs short. The result - a draw, and a big collection for the National Playing Fields. SHOTLIST: Crowds clapping. Teams out onto pitch. Duke of Edinburgh leading the team out which included the Duke of Norfolk. Various shots of play. Prince Philip bowling. Prince bowls to the Duke of Norfolk who hits the wickets. Crowds clapping. The Duke batting, various shots.
Keywords
Royalty; Sport; Aristocracy; Fundraising
Locations
Sussex; Arundel
Card file number
71388
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Length of story (in feet)
80
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Duke Plays Cricket', British Movietone News Issue No. 1470A, 8 Aug 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21844 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)