Honours Even (1924)

London. Title: “Honours Even. King sees thrilling athletic duel between Rival Varsities result in tie of 5 1/2 points each“. M/S of King George V inside a sports stadium, accompanied by an entourage of dignitaries, he shakes hands and chats with two of the athletes. Good C/U of three men wearing rosettes chatting to the King. L/S of a running track with hurdles, four runners come hurdling towards the camera past packed spectator stands. L/S of a man pole vaulting, he lands awkwardly on a shallow sand pit. L/S of another man pole vaulting. M/S of a man in a striped blazer firing ...a starting pistol, four men sprint towards the camera. Panning L/S follows the men running around the stadium. L/S of the runners, they run towards the camera and pass the finishing line. 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 ENQUIR

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