"Invincible Helen" 1930

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Full title reads: "Wimbledon. 'Invincible Helen' Mrs Wills-Moody retains Championship for fourth year in succession beating Miss Ryan in 2 straight sets."

Wimbledon, London.

Elizabeth Ryan and Helen Wills-Moody walk out onto Centre Court to play in the Women's singles final at the...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
6354
Sort Number:
30/011
Time in/Out:
01:12:49:00 / 01:13:22:00
Canister:
30/11
Film ID:
717.08
Issue Date:
07/07/1930

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