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  • Short Summary

    Cambridge win the 1931 University boat race.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "Putney-to-Mortlake. The Boat Race. Cambridge again triumph over the Dark Blues for the 8th successive time - after thrilling race!"

    River Thanes, London.

    One team carry their rowing boat down to the water and get in. The other team also get their boat into the water. The two teams form up at the starting point.

    Intertitle reads: "2.28 - 'They're Off!!'."

    The Oxford and Cambridge University teams set off along the River.

    Intertitle reads: "Hammersmith Bridge ... Cambridge lead by 1 1/4 lengths ..."

    More shots of the race as the boats go under the bridge.

    Intertitle reads: "Here's a new view! (at Barnes Bridge) Light Blues lead by 2 lengths ..."

    The Cambridge team are pulling ahead. Nice shot as they pass under the Bridge showing crowds on top run from one side to the other to get a good view.

    Large crowds line the banks as they watch the two teams row by. Cambridge now well in the lead. The two teams finish.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    765.17
    Media URN:
    7240
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    23/03/1930
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:06:50:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:26:01:00 / 01:32:51:00
    Canister:
    31/24

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  1. Unknown user says

    Eliminating the current doubt in this clip's date range, this footage shows the 1931 Boat Race, held on 21 March 1931.

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