1920s “MISS POKER FACE” TENNIS STAR HELEN WILLS FILM 1924 WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP XD43454

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website This short film “Miss Poker Face” is part of the series “The Greatest Drama.” It recounts the life and career American Helen Wills (October 6, 1905 – January 1, 1998), also known as by married names Helen Wills Moody and Helen Wills Roark, the preeminent female tennis player of the 1920s-1930s. She held the top position in women’s tennis from 1927-1833, 1935, and 1938. She won 31 Grand Slam tournament titles during her career. Opening credits for “The Greatest Drama” - scenes from a parade, confetti in the air. A motorcade passes and the crowds cheer. 0:31 Helen Wills serves a tennis ball and engages in a rally. She receives a trophy and shakes hands with the presenter. Helen playing tennis. 0:55 The 1923 U.S. National Championships. 1:01 Closeup of Norwegian tennis player and seven-time champion Molla Bjurstedt Mallory. Wills and Mallory rally. Wills defeats Mallor