Selected originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out-takes, rushes) for "World Record Marathon" 52/50.
Mute Version of Newsreel story - first shot not superimposed with title.
Windsor & Chiswick, Greater London.
SV. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh inspecting runners at the Windsor to Chiswick Marathon. SV. Duke chatting to Jimmy Peters last years winner. CU. Jimmy Peters.
SV. Duke firing starting pistol.
LV. Runners passing Windsor Castle. SV. Back view, runners leaving castle. SV. Travel shot main pack of runner, Nash from Port Talbot (170) leading from Ellick (131) in striped jersey.
MV. Jimmy Peters well ahead of field, pan to back view. Pan to cricketers playing in nearby field.
GV. Main pack of runners refreshing with sponge, 32 throws sponge to 68. CU. Helper removing sponge from water.
SV. 137 refusing proffered sponge. SV. Main pack now smaller. SV. Peters sponging himself.
SV. Peters entering Stadium. SV. Crowd. SV. Peters breaks tape. SV. Crowd.
CU. Sporting Life trophy. SV. Peters with trophy. CU. Jimmy Peters.
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