Eton College Steeplechases (1928)

In a traditional ceremony at Eton College, boys run across fields and jump into a muddy river. No titles. Eton, Berkshire. M, S of a large group of boys in white shirts and long shorts getting ready for a race, taking off their blazers and hats. L, S of the massive group of boys running across what looks like a newlyploughed field. L, S of two boys approaching the famous water jump; they both jump in and the winner climbs out and staggers towards the finishing line. A crowd of Eton schoolboys give him a feeble round of applause as he crosses the line then collapses on the ground. Several more shots of boys jumping into the river and climbing out, soaked with muddy water they must be freezing the spectators are holding umbrellas C, U of the winning boy, looking out of breath; he manages a smile. Note: paperwork relating to this story says the last time the jump was cleared was in 1924. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF G