Mayfair Migrates (1934)

Full title reads: “MAYFAIR MIGRATES - Dressed in wonderful creations Society invades Royal Ascot.“ Ascot, Berkshire. Several panoramic shots of Ascot racecourse showing tracks and stands filled with people. Royal carriage arrives carrying King George V, Queen Mary, Prince Edward, Prince of Wales and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. They ride along the course to Royal enclosure. Several shots of the Royal box and bookies. Start of the race. Various shots of the horses racing and crowds watching. Hands Off wins the race, Penny-a-liner is second and Meldrum third. Various shots of men and women wearing fashionable clothes - latest designs. Lots of large hats and lace, some feathers and fur. Various shots of the crowds arriving at Ascot racecourse on the second day - Hunt Cup Day. Even more outrages hats and colourful dresses. This is probably Ladies’ Day - camera emphasises on them. Crowds around the bookies. Horses at start ready for race. Various shots of the race. Item abruptly ends