The Sporting Scene: A Chopping Crossing

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1473
Date Released
26 Aug 1957
Date submitted
25 Aug 1957
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 10
Section Title
The Sporting Scene
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Channel Swim. DESCRIPTION: Into the sea near Cap Gris Nez, went the stalwart men and women off on the race organised by Billy Butlin. First to sight the famous White Cliffs on this side was 30 year old Greta Anderson of Denmark. She had done the crossing in 13 hours 53 minutes. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the cross channel race organised by Mr Billy Butlin. First person to arrive Miss Greta Anderson of Denmark reached Dover in 13 hours 53 mins. Men and women took part.
Keywords
Sport; Environment; Economics; Competitions; Business and commerce
Locations
France; England; Cap Gris Nez
Card file number
71517
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Len Waldorf
Camera
Samuelson
Length of story (in feet)
101
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Sporting Scene: A Chopping Crossing', British Movietone News Issue No. 1473, 26 Aug 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21886 (Accessed 03 Mar 2025)