1924 Derby Longer Version (1924)

Epsom, Surrey. Title: The Derby 1924. Intertitle: Wet and dismal conditions did not prevent a record attendance. Intertitle: But were soon sorted out by Police Traffic controllers from captive balloon. M, S of a policeman being strapped into a wooden frame by colleagues than hangs under a miniZeppelin. L, S of the airborne Zeppelin. M, S of a traffic jam of cars and buses. High angled shot of a horse drawn stage coach driving through a crowd. Intertitle: The KING arrives. M, S of a convoy of horse drawn carriages (presumably containing King George V) coming through a cheering crowd. M, S of spectators walking next to the course. Intertitle: The Parade. Various shots of horses and jockeys being lead past the crowds. Intertitle: The Start. High angled shot of horses and jockeys lining up for the start of the race after an initial false start, the horses race off. Various L, Ss of the race. Intertitle: The Finish. High angled shot of horses racing.