News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

39/42

Date Released

25 May 1939

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Their Majesties in Canada - First Pictures
• 2. Congratulations to Queen Mary on Her Narrow Escape
• 3. Victory Parade in Madrid
• 4. The Derby 1939
• 5. Golden Gloves Competition in US
• 6. Amersham Pony Show
• 7. Edinburgh Church Assembly
• 8. Indoor Sports at Wembley
• 9. Princess Royal at Haverfordwest

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 9

Summary

The Derby of 1939 falls on Empire Day in brilliant weather. After a close race between Helipolis and Larchfield, Blue Peter overtakes them both and steals the race, with Fox Cub second and Helipolis third.

Keywords

Sport; Horse racing

Length of story (in feet)

302

Story extras:

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE

Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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