We were very fortunate in securing unique pictures of the great Marathon race at different points along the course, showing the heroic efforts of the contestants to win the coveted prize. ... See full summary
Le stade, course de Marathon, 4e série (1908) Online
- Original Title :
- Le stade, course de Marathon, 4e série
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary / Short / Sport
- Year :
- 1908
- Cast :
- Johnny Hayes,Dorando Pietri,Queen Alexandra
- Type :
- Movie
- Rating :
- 6.3/10
We were very fortunate in securing unique pictures of the great Marathon race at different points along the course, showing the heroic efforts of the contestants to win the coveted prize. The first picture shows athletes in parade before the Princess of Wales and suite and the start at Windsor Castle. The next view is taken at Wembley, where Hayes and Dorando are lending, while the rest of the contestants follow the game little American, who appears to be as fresh as at the start, while the others are dropping out exhausted. Next we see them at close range entering the Stadium, Dorando first. Just as the latter reaches the track, however, he goes down in a heap, but is quickly assisted to his feet and fairly carried by the attendants over the tape. Then along comes Hayes, and finishes without the aid of anyone, and seems to have plenty of vitality to spare for a longer distance. The distribution of the prizes is the next picture, and we see the Queen at close range as she presents the...
| Credited cast: | |||
 | Johnny Hayes | - | Himself |
| Dorando Pietri | - | Himself |
| Queen Alexandra | - | Herself |
 | Queen Mary | - | Herself (as Princess of Wales) |