| ARP PANTO IN LONDON Westminster ARP Services put on panto to raise money for Defence Workers' Rest Fund. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5550 |
| Catalog #: | 263675 | |
| Clip Number: | 263675-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 41/4 | |
| Timecode: | 01:25:14 - 01:27:30 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Behind the Scenes ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Costumes ENTERTAINMENT/THEATER: Plays LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Misc WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: Entertainment | |
| Description: | "ARP PANTO in London". Westminster ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Services perform own production of pantomime "Cinderella". Money raised will go to Defense Workers' Rest Fund. Various shots of male and female ARP wardens, fire fighters and roof spotters entering theatre and getting changed in dressing rooms. They swap their uniforms for the fancy costumes of principal boys and panto dames. Includes cheeky C/U of legs of woman in slinky negligee as she changes into her costume. L/S of audience applauding. C/U of lighting technician switching on stage lights from back stage. Various shots, with natural sound, of the stage as Cinderella meets Prince Charming at the ball. Various shots of the Baron leading the chorus in rousing and patriotic song: "What we've done before, we can go again". Contains lyrics about roast beef and beating Spaniards during Armada - you can't get much more patriotic than that! | |
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