The Wight Man Cup Aka The Wightman Cup (1936)

Full title reads: “The Wightman Cup. England v. America at Wimbledon“. London. Women’s tennis tournament. Various shots of match on centre court between Helen Jacobs (America) and Kay Stammers (Britain). Miss Stammers’ wins. Grand stands are crowded with spectators. Various shots of match between Miss Jacobs and Dorothy Round. Corny M/S of section of audience; they all move heads at same time to follow ball. No picture from 01:42:49 until 01:42:56, commentary continues. More shots of match, the final score is 3 games each. Various shots of doubles match; Kay Stammers and Frieda James (Britain) against Helen Jacobs and Mrs. Fabian (America). The American pair win which mean America wins over all, America wins Wightman Cup. M/S of Princess Marie Louise presenting Helen Jacobs with trophy cup. C/U of the four glamorous, American tennis players posing by the net with the cup. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF G