The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race (1896)

The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race

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Although the content of this film is primitive in the extreme - a shot of the traditional Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race, filmed on March 30 1895 - this film is of immense historical importance as being the first ever British film

Released
1896
Country
United Kingdom

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Release year: 1896

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Although the content of this film is primitive in the extreme - a shot of the traditional Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race, filmed on March 30 1895 - this film is of immense historical importance as being the first ever British film

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Considered the first British film ever made.

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Sound mix
Silent
Color
Black and White
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