World’s Tennis Rivals (1924)

Wimbledon, London. Title: “WORLD’S TENNIS RIVALS meet on famous Centre Court for 1924 Championships“. Panning shot over a packed Centre Court, a match between two men is in progress. Intertitle: “R. Lacoste ... France“. M/S of Rene Lacoste serving. Intertitle: “S. Okamoto ... Japan“. M/S of Okamoto serving. High angled shot of the packed stands - the spectators’ heads move in unison from side to side as they follow the game. Intertitle: “The Incomparable ’Suzanne’.“ M/S of a young woman - Suzanne Lenglen - serving and returning a volley. M/S of Queen Mary and King George V watching the tennis from the Royal Box. Various C/Us of the King and Queen watching the tennis. M/S of Lacoste serving. C/U of three female tennis stars. L/S of a women’s doubles match. Various M/Ss of one of female doubles players serving. Various M/Ss of the women playing doubles, at the end of the match the two teams shake hands over the net. C/U of two male players off court, they walk pas