Anoch Tailteann Continues (1924)

Republic of Ireland, Southern Ireland, Eire. Title: “ANOCH TAILTEANN continues its triumphant progress with a dazzling chain of sporting events. (Exclusive pictures).“ Intertitle: “Ireland defeats America in the Hurling Final“. M/S of the American team parading past packed spectator stands, they are led by a fat man in a boater waving the Stars and Stripes flag. M/S of the two hurling teams on the pitch with their sticks poised for the start of the match, the man in the boater, still holding his flag, drops the ball and the game begins. Various shots of the game in action - looks vicious! Intertitle: “Diving & Swimming Boy Charlton (Australia) World’s Champion, and F. Beaurepaire (Australian Olympic Champion) win their races with ease“. M/S of a lake, a row of swimmers on a jetty dive into the water. Various shots of the swimmers crossing the lake. C/U of a young man in a swim suit trying to catch his breath, he is surrounded by men in trench coats. High angled shot of another swimmer fr