News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

255A

Date Released

26 Apr 1934

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Prince George Lands after African Tour
• 2. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: First snapshot is sailing of Mr Insull for America at last to face charges of embezzlement
• 3. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: Miami - High-dive from 130 feet
• 4. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: California - Max Baer in training
• 5. King Prajadhipok Arrives in London
• 6. Test Cricketers Are Here for "The Ashes"
• 7. Spring Racing Opens Epsom Meeting

Story

Story No. within this Issue

7 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Spring Racing Opens at Epsom Meeting. DESCRIPTION: Annihilation beats "Saint Reynard" by short head in Great Metropolitan 2.25 mile handicap. SHOTLIST: Shot of the Epsom Downs. The crowd. Shot of a "tic-tack" man wearing sou’wester. Shot of the runners board. Shot of the start and elevated shots of the racing. Shot of the finish and the leader wins by short head. The winner is led in.

Keywords

Sport; Horse racing; Gambling; Fashion and costume

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2887

Length of story (in feet)

113

Story extras:

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