The Derby 1932 (1932)

Full title reads: “The Derby 1932“ Introductory intertitles read: “Won by ’April the Fifth’ ridden by Freddie Lane for Mr Tom Walls - the famous Actor-Trainer - who made no secret of his confidence ... The Aga Khan’s ’Dastur’ was second and Lord Roseberry’s ’Miracle’ third ... but where ... oh, where was the ’certainty’ ’Orwell’?“ Epsom Racecourse, Surrey Crowds of people making their way into the race course. Some are driving and some are on foot. People to one side are holding banners pronouncing their Christian faith with slogans like “It is Time to seek The Lord.“ Shots of various stalls, including one selling balloons. There are lots of open top buses. Shots of a packed car park. Crowds of people queuing to get in. Lots of people milling around in the area in front of the Grandstand. They are gathered for the horse racing. Crowds await the arrival of the Royal Party. A car draws up and Queen Mary and King George V get out. They are greeted by various people. The Prince of Wales (later King Edwa
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