A record of the life and accomplishments of Denis Compton, one of the greatest figures in English sporting history. In addition to showing his cricket strokes and some of his memorable performances at the wicket, the film illustrates his training methods and also his ability in other sports, including soccer, golf, and tennis.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002748
Language
English
Subject categories
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket players - Biography
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Professional sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)