Better Golf (silent, 1930s)
This silent instructional golf film from the 1930s, part of the “Harry Cooper Better Golf Series,” focuses on improving techniques through detailed demonstrations and intertitles. It highlights various aspects of golfing, including stances, grips, swings, and specialized shots such as driving, putting, and addressing challenging lies. The film uses slow motion and freeze-frame techniques to emphasize key movements, like wrist action, follow-through, and proper body pivoting. Each segment is accompanied by detailed intertitles providing tips on head position, foot alignment, and club selection, aiming to help golfers achieve better accuracy, distance, and control. The film concludes with a focus on the art of putting, demonstrating how precise grip, stance, and pace contribute to successful strokes. Overall, it offers a comprehensive look at golf fundamentals with vintage instructional charm.
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