Oxford Beat Cambridge (1926)

Switzerland. Title: “Oxford beat Cambridge. 11 goals to nil in Varsity Ice Hockey Match - on famous St. Moritz Rink“. M/S of a banner reading - ’St. Moritz welcomes Oxford and Cambridge’, in the background is a scenic view of chalets and snow covered mountains. M/S of a crowded platform, a train pulls in. M/S of a large Father Christmas-style sleigh, seven young men sit inside it, pan to show the horse pulling it. M/S of a young Scots piper leading a brass band through the town centre, three horse drawn sleighs carrying the young Oxbridge men follow. C/U of a group of ice hockey players sitting at the edge of a rink. Panning shot along a row of hockey players in blazers and shorts (not very practical), they are standing in front of a score board with the university names on, all at once they skate away. Panning shot of a packed spectator stand with snow covered mountains in the background. Various shots of the hockey match in progress. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE