I.A.A.F. track and field events, Helsinki

Documentary highlights of the diverse sectors of the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games ranging from the Opening Ceremony to specific events, ie field, high jump, long jump. Shows respective winners at these events and the lead up to their victory. Silent film with English subtext.

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Credits

producer/director

Guy Butler

production company

International Amateur Athletic Federation

Duration

00:48:18:00

Production places

Finland

Production dates

1952

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

314809

Languages

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Athletes

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Athletics

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Olympic Games (15th : 1952 : Helsinki, Finland)

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Olympics

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Track-athletics

Short films

Short films → Short films - Finland

Silent films

Sound/audio

Silent

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Finland, 1952

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