The Davis Cup 1930

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Item title reads - The Davis Cup. Britain beats Germany by 3 events to 2, after outlook had seemed hopeless. "Bunny" Austin beats Dr. Prenn in 3 straight sets! Queen's Club, London.

M/S as they practice tennis strokes before the match. Various shots of the match. M/S of spectators watching...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
19023
Sort Number:
G 1707
Time in/Out:
01:26:07:00 / 01:27:12:00
Canister:
G 1707
Film ID:
828.15
Issue Date:
01/05/1930

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