Olympics: Reported by Alan Howland

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
375A
Date Released
13 Aug 1936
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Olympic Games in Berlin Nearing Conclusion. DESCRIPTION: The World Games in Berlin are nearing their conclusion. The 4 x 400 metres Relay is won by Britain. The Women’s 100 yards relay won by USA. The polo is won by Argentina. A Kid’s Gymnastic Display. The Marathon. SHOTLIST: Monster physical culture display. Girls performing the drills. Elevated shot of mass of girls at same. Woman’s relay race start and round bends. Crowd shot. Race finish. USA wins. Elevated shot of the stadium and polo tournament. Britain (dark jerseys) V Argentina, Argentina win 11 - 0. Ground shots of play. Runners in the 42 km marathon. Past the stadium, elevated shot and along roads. Japan wins. 100 metre free style race for women. Start and elevated shots of the swimming race. Diving shots. 4 x 400m relay race for men. Britain wins. Crowd shot. Three flags flying including the Union Jack.
Keywords
Sport; Buildings and structures; Children; Athletics
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
4696
Credits:
Commentator
Alan Howland
Length of story (in feet)
138
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Olympics: Reported by Alan Howland', British Movietone News Issue No. 375A, 13 Aug 1936. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/6736 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)