Davis Cup Draw & Cuts (1936)

Full title reads: “Davis Cup Draw by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House“. London. Various shots of male tennis players in action on the court - looks like last year’s Davis Cup or maybe Wimbledon tournament? Players seen include Fred Perry and possibly H.W. ’Bunny’ Austin. M/S of presentation of Davis Cup on tennis court - probably footage taken of 1935 competition. Official draw of countries competing with each other in tournament. M/S of Lord Mayor of London, Sir P. Vincent, standing in front of throne. He gives a brief speech before picking out pieces of paper from Davis Cup trophy. He reads the names of countries from the bits of paper. Another man gives a speech thanking the Lord Mayor. Cuts / out takes start at 01:18:06. Cuts are mute. Shots appear to be identical to those in edited part of story. 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.