The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race (film)
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The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race is an 1895 British short black-and-white silent documentary film directed and produced by Birt Acres. It was filmed on 30 March 1895.
| The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Birt Acres |
| Produced by | Birt Acres Robert W. Paul |
| Cinematography | Birt Acres |
Release date |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent |
This film became the first in the UK to be commercially screened outside London and was displayed at Cardiff Town Hall on 5 May 1896.[1]
Content
editThe film consists of a simple shot (approximately one minute or less) of the 1895 edition of the Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race.
References
edit- ^ "Overview of British Film History". Learn about movie posters.com. Retrieved 7 April 2007.
External links
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