The Boat Race (1956)

Hammersmith, Chiswick, Barnes Bridge and Mortlake, River Thames, London. GV. Hammersmith Bridge (title super over). LV. Start of the race. Cambridge - force ahead, camera pans SV. Crowd. GV. Two boats on the reach before Hammersmith Bridge. CU. Oxford’s boat. GV. Boats approaching Hammersmith Bridge. LV. From the other side of Hammersmith Bridge - the boats passing underneath with Cambridge in the lead. CU. Oxford’s boat. GV. Two boats taken from stern. GV. Large launches following the race. LV. Both boats approaching Barnes Bridge. CU. Boats passing underneath the Barnes Bridge. CU. Both crews rowing, pulling hard in the final stretch. GV. Crowd on bank. TV. Boats approaching finishing post, Cambridge in the lead. GV. Finish as the crews pass under Chiswick Bridge. Cambridge wins the race. (Lavender) (Orig “J“) Selected Originals exist for this item. Please see other paperwork. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES