Pokes gentle fun at the British pre-occupation with sport, but provides at the same time a lively and comprehensive review of British sporting life, ranging from the big popular games - such as cricket and football - to indoor marbles and a race for traction engines.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321283
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Outdoor recreation - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Recreation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)