Big Hits (1934)

Full title reads: “BIG HITS - At Luncheon given by Institute of Journalists to Australian Cricketers at the Criterion.“ London. Top shot, big room full of people seated at small tables, applauding. Mr P. E. Verstone rises to reed the message from the King (natural sound). He thanks all attending... welcome to the Australian Cricket team... the best wishes... etc. Applause as he finishes. British Prime Minister, Mr Ramsey MaCdonald. He also welcomes Australia’s cricketers - applause. Australian cricketer thanks for reception... talks about 52 ashtrays seeing stolen a similar reception four years ago. Then he says there are only 18 Australians at this table... - people laugh. He thanks again and sits down. Another man starts talking - everybody Loughs. Woman sitting next to him seems greatly amused. Note: Alternative spelling for search purposes - Ramsey McDonald. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING IN