The Derby (1949)
Unused, unissued footage dates and locations may be unknown, unclear. Cuts from newsreel 49, 45 The Derby at Epsom Downs, Surrey. Various shots showing massed crowds at the racecourse. Aga Khan (Sir Mohamed Shah) walking to the paddock. Man in Eastern robes in the crowd. M, S of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II), Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) and Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh) walking down to paddock followed by others. M, S of number board. Shots of bookies. High angle shot of group of jockeys before saddling. Elevated shot of tophatted crowds. C, U of the Royal Standard flying. M, S of Princess Elizabeth, Duke and others in Royal Box. More shots of crowds. Horses being prepared and paraded round paddock. M, S of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke arriving and being greeted. M, S of Queen Mary followed by the Princess Royal (Princess Mary) walking up steps to stand. M, S of a Pearly family. High angle shots of course and crowds. M, S of film star, actress Rita
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