COLONIAL CINEMAGAZINE 20

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 366699).

Synopsis

An athletics meeting, concentrating on the Nigerian athletes, at Hotspur Park for the annual Challenge Cup and a reception of the Nigerian paramount Chief the Oni of Ife.

Credit and main title (34). "LONDON NIGERIANS COPMETE WITH EMPIRE ATHLETHES" (44). Arrival of spectators walking through park entrance (64). Nigerians cross park and walk into changing block - their names are given by the commentator (103). Spectators paying entrance fee (107). Indian athletes (in turbans) giving autographs (116). Nigerians leaving changing rooms; sit on grass and change into running shoes (149). The pole vault event: a European competes; the Nigerian I.C. Ipete (?) is shown completing two vaults (181). Spectators (184). Two more Europeans vault - no names given (210). Ipete competes and wins (220). Nigerian team members sitting on grass reading programme (232). LS of 120 yards hurdles - four Europeans and two Nigerians take part - no names given (257). Starter with pistol, crowds in background. He shoots the starter pistol (260). LS 100 yards sprint won by McCorkerdale, second Nigerian J Addiola (?) (287). LS of the long jump; Bruce of Australia competes as does another unnamed European; the contest is won by N. Towesho (?) (371).

"LONDON NIGERIAN WELCOME THE ONI OF IFE" (383). The reception for the Oni of Ife. Arrival in a hall where Nigerians (all are in traditional costume) prostrate themselves. The Oni is led into the assembly hall and takes his seat. Various speeches are given (non heard) including one by the Oni himself which is outlined in the commentary. Lord Milverton (?) (described as one-time Governor of Nigeria - name not traced) is also present. The Oni leaving (820). CU of the Oni (829) The End (837ft).

 

Titles

  • COLONIAL CINEMAGAZINE 20
Series Title:
COLONIAL CINEMAGAZINE
 

Technical Data

Year:
1948
Running Time:
9 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
839 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Production Company
Colonial Film Unit
 

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Production Organisations