Speed And Elegance (1934)

Full title reads: “SPEED AND...“ United States of America (USA). Start of the women ice skating race. Crowds cheer as women race. End of race - leading girl turns just before the finish to see how far the others are and falls, but breaks the tape regardless. A man fires a gun - start of the men ice skating race. Several shots of the race. Winner breaks the tape. Title continues: “ELEGANCE.“ Stockholm, Sweden. Norwegian Star Sonia (Sonja) Henie on the ice, skating. She dances elegantly across the ice rink. Crowded stands, people watching. Sonja Henie, having finished her dance, shaking hands with the King of Sweden. She is presented with a laurel wreath. She circles around with the wreath around her neck - crowd cheers. Man dances, twists and twirls across the ice - his name is Karl Schafer. People watch. Various shots of Schafer dancing - he finishes his dance with a spin. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTA