Something We Did Win! 1932

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Graphic reading 'Something we did win! ? Great Britain wins exciting race for Olympics (OBSCURED BY TIMECODE). Wide shot of the men's coxless fours rowing final in the Marine Stadium, Long Beach, California. Closer shot of Great Britain team crossing the line in first place on the near side, though...

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Cataloguer:
John Greathead
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
101005
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Time in/Out:
10:06:58 / 10:07:50
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Film ID:
201206.006
Issue Date:
1932

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  • "Olympics (OBSCURED BY TIMECODE)." - should read "Olympic coxswainless fours".

    The British crew were Jack Beresford, Hugh Edwards, John Badcock and Rowland George.

    The race took place on 13 August 1932.

    jamied 18th Oct 2012

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