Swimming Gala At Blackrock (1937)

Full title reads: “SWIMMING GALA AT BLACKROCK“ Blackrock, Southern Ireland (Eire, Republic of Ireland). Several shots of the female diver diving into outdoor pool. Woman is American start diving exhibitionist Marianne Mansfield (sp?). Marianne Mansfield with Lord Mayor Alfie Burn, they smile to the camera. Start of the 440 yards ladies championship of Ireland. Various shots of the race. Ms Ashinhurst (sp?) the winner retains her title. Crowd cheering. This item originally belonged to Pathe Gazettes issue 37/64 but is misplaced here. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957