| Sports - Tennis World Tennis Crown Wimbledon | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1636 |
| Catalog #: | 354948 | |
| Clip Number: | 354948-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-057-05 | |
| Timecode: | 00:31:15 - 00:31:47 | |
| Location: | New York, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Tickertape SPORTS: Women SPORTS/RACQUET: Tennis, Professional | |
| Description: | Althea Gibson, first of her race to win the World Tennis Crown at Wimbledon, receives a Hero's acclaim on her return to New York, with a ticker-tape parade and city hall reception. Establishing shot - A ticker tape parade down the street's of New York City. In a BMW convertible sitting on the top part of the seat is Althea Gibson, the first of her race to win the coveted crown at Wimbledon. MS - Camera pointed up towards the ticker tapes coming down and the American Flag off to the left. MCUS - Covered with ticker tape and waving to the crowds is Althea Gibson. MLS -Althea Gibson waving from the convertible. Throngs of people cheering for her. MS - Camera pans the crowd standing behind the city horses. CUS - Althea Gibson and New York, Mayor Wagner shaking hands. | |
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