A Spool of 16mm black and white lawn tennis film entitled ''Cochet Vous Parle - Un Grand Reportage Sportif sur la Technique et la Psychologie du Tenni

A Spool of 16mm black and white lawn tennis film entitled ''Cochet Vous Parle - Un Grand Reportage Sportif sur la Technique et la Psychologie du Tennis'' circa 1932, [Cochet Speaks to You - A great sports report on the technique and the psychology of tennis], featuring Henri Cochet of France, the film, by Christian Matras, produced by C.F. Travanio and with original music by Th. Krosss Hartmann, film duration 14 minutes 20 seconds, the picture quality and sound are excellent throughout; offered together with an English copy of the film on DVD (2) The film begins with a commentary on the crowds entering the Stade Roland Garros arena in Paris with the Eiffel tower standing in the far distance. It features action from the 1932 Davis Cup Challenge Round final where Elsworth Vines and Wilmer Alison are about to play Jean Borotra and Henri Cochet in their first round singles matches on July 29th. France were victorious in the tie by 3 matches to 2. We see the two teams (dressed in white) and captains appear on court presented to the French President with the trophy on a table nearby. Camera men turn cine-camera handles while all the introductions are completed. Henri Cochet is then introduced to the viewers. He takes us through his own exercise routines, including skipping and sprinting, while we here him explain why they are of help to him and his game. We then see him playing tennis against a practice wall, All the while he explains the reasoning for his actions. he takes us through his service and all the other strokes while playing on of the clay courts. The film concludes with action from the Cochet/Vines and the Cochet/Allison matches on the main court with the stands full with spectators and finishes with jubilant celebrations following victory. not illustrated