Cardiff City win the 1927 F.A. Cup. Film 18608

Cardiff City wins the F.A. Cup in 1927. Poor camera angles. Goal very unclear in Cardiff's one-nil win. Historically valuable piece of film as the only occasion the cup has left England. Title over background with black silhouette of a football goalkeeper catching the ball above his head. Next card "Wembley. In the presence of H.M. the King and 100,000 spectators Cardiff City with brilliant play defeat the Arsenal by 1 goal to nil." Clip starts with King George V coming onto the pitch to be introduced to the Arsenal team. The camera angle is behind the team's backs. As the King is introduced to the Arsenal captain, the players squeeze up with their hands behind their backs. The band can be seen in the background. later, the community singing conductor in his white attire can be seen running past the band. Shot of packed crowd on the uncovered terracing. Switch to two captains and referee in the centre circle. Fred Keenor, the Cardiff captain tosses the coin in the air. As it falls to the ground, it appears the Arsenal skipper has called correctly and elects to retain his existing end. In the background, the Arsenal players warm up and the linesman can be seen taking up his position on the half-way line. Keenor turns towards his team and indicates kick-off. Cut to Cardiff starting the match. They immediately lose possession but win it back just as quickly. Arsenal eventually clear the battlefield. Angle shot from one of the corner flags as the camera pans across the length and breadth of the pitch. Closer shot of Cardiff on the attack but their forward is tackled by an Arsenal defender and the ball is hacked towards the half-way line. An Arsenal player evades a Cardiff tackle to win possession. he in turn loses the ball to a Cardiff player who chips the ball forwards to the Arsenal goalmouth where it is headed out by one of their tall defenders. The ball finds its way to another Arsenal player who sets an attack in motion with a forward pass.