The Derby 1936 (1936)

Full title reads: “Pathe Gazette presents advance pictures of the Derby“. Epsom, Surrey. L/S of horses and jockeys lining up at start of race. The gate goes up and see them set off. Panning L/S of horses racing around Epsom Downs racecourse. L/S of crowds of spectators, some on roofs of parked cars. Various shots of the race and the crowds. M/S of winning horse (Mammoud?) and jockey being escorted off track by mounted police. Intertitle: “The Derby 1936“. Point of view shot from vehicle in traffic jam to race course. Various shots of crowds gathering at race course. Various C/Us of characters at course; a tipster, a man with a pet monkey playing the accordion, a singing clown (Joey the clown?), vendors selling hot food, race forms and chocolates. Various shots of jockeys and horses preparing for race. C/U of bookmaker. M/S of board showing names of horses. More crowd shots. Various shots horses being led onto tracks. We see the gate lift and horses set off. Various shots of the
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