Episode of Series “British Sporting Personalities”.
Shows Christine Truman in some 21 matches which have brought her to the top rank of British lawn tennis; including her victorious match at Wimbledon against Dorothy Knode and the 1960 Wightman games. Shows something of the unremitting practice which has developed her style of play and stamina, and also includes scenes of her home life.
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ACMI Identifier
320334
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Women
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Athletes
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Professional sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports for women - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tennis
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tennis - Tournaments
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tennis players
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)