Punchestown Races (1926)

Dublin, Southern Ireland, Eire, Republic of Ireland. Title: “Punchestown Races. H.E. Governor-General and large crowd attend Ireland’s premier Steeplechasing fixture“. M/S of the Governor General (Tim Healy?) standing in front of spectator stands at race course, he is chatting with two elegantly dressed ladies. M/S of the Governor chatting with another group of prosperous looking people; the men wear top hats and the ladies furs. Panning L/S of the crowds and packed spectator stands at the race course. M/S of a section of the crowd: lots of smartly dressed people look towards the camera, many through binoculars and opera glasses. L/S of race horses and jockeys speeding towards the camera to jump over a fence. Panning shot of the crowds of men gathered around bookies and their black boards. Panning shot follows two horses passing crowds of spectators behind a barrier. Panning shot follows three horses and jockeys as they trot into the competitors’ enclosure. FILM ID: A VIDEO