1924 Derby Longer Version (1924)

Epsom, Surrey. Title: “The Derby - 1924“. Intertitle: “Wet and dismal conditions did not prevent a record attendance“. Intertitle: “But were soon sorted out by Police Traffic controllers from captive balloon“. M/S of a policeman being strapped into a wooden frame by colleagues than hangs under a mini-Zeppelin. L/S of the airborne Zeppelin. M/S of a traffic jam of cars and buses. High angled shot of a horse drawn stage coach driving through a crowd. Intertitle: “The KING arrives“. M/S of a convoy of horse drawn carriages (presumably containing King George V) coming through a cheering crowd. M/S of spectators walking next to the course. Intertitle: “The Parade“. Various shots of horses and jockeys being lead past the crowds. Intertitle: “The Start“. High angled shot of horses and jockeys lining up for the start of the race - after an initial false start, the horses race off. Various L/Ss of the race. Intertitle: “The Finish“. High angled shot of horses racing.