Wimbledon’s Jubilee (1926)

Wimbledon, South London. Title: “Wimbledon’s Jubilee. King and Queen attend presentation of Commemoration Medals to past and present champions“. L/S of Queen Mary and King George V standing in the middle of a tennis court, several dignitaries stand behind them. One at a time, two female tennis players walk onto the court to accept their medals from the King and Queen. Intertitle: “The Mecca of Tennis“. Panning L/S of the many courts of Wimbledon. Intertitle: “The famous Centre Court“. Panning L/S of a tennis match between two female players, the large spectator stands are packed. M/S of one of the players - could be Suzanne Lenglen, looks like there is a missing intertitle. Intertitle: “... or perhaps our own Joan Fry“. C/U of Fry standing at the edge of the court. M/S of Fry serving. Intertitle: “A coming champion? H. W. Austin, the brilliant young Cambridge Player.“ C/U of a young man - Austin. M/S of Austin serving. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ.