The Cup Final 1927 (1927)

Item title reads: “The Cup Final 1927. “ Intertitles read:“ The Arsenal meet Cardiff City in Final and Thrilling tussle for football’s most coveted honour.“ “The huge crowd of 92,000 quickly became one vast choir led by Mr Thomas P Ratcliff - truly community singings greatest triumph.“ Wembley Intertitle reads: “Well played everybody“ followed by individuals posing for the camera including a man smoking a cigarette, holding a black cat with a bow, as a mascot, and men in coats (managers or directors?) 01:13:45 - 01:20:30 There is a brief shot of Thomas P Ratcliff, leading the singing from a stand, and the band playing. King George V is seen and Lloyd George standing, singing. The teams emerge from the tunnel and are lined up on the pitch to be introduced to the King. The referee and the captains shake hands and toss a coin. The referee is wearing a jacket and shorts with a bow tie. They kick off and play begins. There are various shots, some from the pitch side, some from high up on the stand. At o
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