The Derby 1926 (1926)

Epsom, Surrey. Title: “The Derby 1926“. Intertitle: “Owing to restricted train service, it was a ’Petrol Derby’ this year ...“ High angled shot of lots of cars parking in a large field either side of a drive - the makeshift parking arrangements for the races. Crowds of people walk to and from the vehicles, many carrying umbrellas. Various shots M/S of buses and cars arriving at the race course, policemen in capes direct them. Intertitle: “Still, some came in the ’good old fashioned way’.“ M/S of a stage coach drawn by four white horses driving through the crowds of race-goers. Similar shots of more stage coaches arriving. Intertitle: “Hundreds of buses made fine Grand Stand“. Panning shot rows of buses and charabancs parked in rows facing the course, people watch races from top decks. Intertitle: “The King arrives“. M/S of a convoy of cars arriving, policemen clear the crowds out of the way, some people cheer. Intertitle: “Wet and dismal conditions did not prevent a hug