A light-hearted impression in music, words and pictures of the many different sporting activities enjoyed by young and old throughout Britain. It stresses the need for the opportunities to learn sport and its value as a character-builder. Professional sportsmen throughout the country have the same love of the game and sense of fair play which is acknowledged all over the world. Closing sequences of the film show international teams playing football, epitomising the goodwill which is promoted by sport and sportsmen between people and nations of every land.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308504
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Outdoor recreation - Great Britain
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped youth - Recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Handicapped youth - Recreation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Soccer
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Soccer - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)