The Cup Final 1928 (1928)

Full titles read: "The Cup Final 1928 - Blackburn Rovers meet Huddersfield in Final and thrilling tussle for football's most coveted honour."



Wembley Stadium, London.



M/S panning across members of the Royal Family before the start of the match: King George V, Queen Mary, Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother), Duke of York (Prince Albert, King George VI); they are standing in the royal box, probably listening to the national anthem. L/S of the huge crowd; they cheer and the King acknowledges.



L/S of a man in cricket whites, standing on a high platform on the pitch who seems to be conducting the crowd in a singalong. Nice M/S of a section of the crowd waving. M/S of the Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield football teams running out of the tunnel. M/Ss of the King shaking hands with each member of both teams.



Intertitle reads: "Huddersfield win the Toss."

M/S of the two team captains shaking hands with the referee and each other; the Rovers captain tosses the coin for kick-off; Huddersfield win.



Intertitle reads: "The Rovers score a sensational goal in the first minute... Rosecamp bundling Huddersfield's goalie "ball and all" into the net."

Several shots of the match, including two goals by the Rovers. L/S of the royals in their box, watching the game.



Intertitle reads: "The Rovers led 2-0 at half time."

High angle L/S of Rovers scoring a goal. More shots of the game.



Intertitle reads: "The King presented the Cup & medals amidst tremendous enthusiasm."

L/S of the Rovers captain being given the trophy cup by the King from the box as the other royals look on; the other team members receive their medals. As they walk from the royal box, the players are touched and have their hair ruffled by spectators. Huddersfield receive their medals. L/S of the crowd.
FILM ID:724.23

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