• Short Summary

    Great Britain's Davis Cup team wins the trophy at Wimbledon.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "THE DAVIS CUP - Great Britain retain Trophy after great battle at Wimbledon."

    Wimbledon, London.

    Close up shot of the two tennis players (Fred Perry and Shields) standing next to each other (talking) before the match. Various shots of the play. Players shake hands and hug each other after the match. Perry wins. Crowds applauding.

    Various shots of another two players (Austin and Woods) during the match. Austin wins. English Davis Cup team wins. Princess Helena Victoria presents the English Davis Cup team with a trophy. Princess shakes hands with players. Close up shot of the cup on a table.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    773.10
    Media URN:
    8476
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    02/08/1934
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:02:05:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:12:58:00 / 01:15:03:00
    Canister:
    34/62

Comments (1)

  1. Unknown user says

    Not currently mentioned in the shots list, the match seen here was between Great Britain and U.S.A.

    "Shields" is Frank Shields.

    "Austin" is Bunny Austin.

    "Woods" in text and tags should read Sidney Wood Jr.

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