Channel Conquered Again (1926)

Full title reads: “Channel conquered again. Mrs. Corson, who is the mother of 2 children, accomplishes great feat in 15 hours 28 minutes“. Dover, Kent. L/S, taken from boat on choppy seas, of Mrs. C. swimming. Two support boats follow her and in the distance is a passing ship. Unsteady M/S of Mrs. C. swimming. Panning M/S of Mrs. C. wading out of the sea. She looks exhausted. A man takes her arm and leads her passed crowds of cheering supporters on the beach. View of white cliffs in background. M/S of Mrs. C. wrapped in a blanket, a crowd jostle around her. A man points out the camera to Mrs. C. and she gives us a tired looking smile. M/S of Mrs. C. being helped out of a support boat moored in harbour. Still wrapped in a blanket, several men support her arms. In the background, an American flag is flying. Cuts exist - see separate record. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INT