| BIRD CIRCUS (aka PERFORMING BIRDS) Mr Frazer's bird circus comprises a troupe of lovebirds performing tricks and riding on model horses. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7010 | |
| Catalog #: | 507644 | |
| Clip Number: | 507644-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 53 | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:08 - 01:13:11 | |
| Location: | United Kingdom | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/BIRDS: Parakeet (Budgie, Budgerigars) ENTERTAINMENT/STUNTS: Animal LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK | |
| Description: | BIRD CIRCUS (aka PERFORMING BIRDS) Mr Frazer's bird circus comprises a troupe of lovebirds (parakeet) performing tricks and riding on model horses. M/S of two lovebirds in a small ring, they are sat together on the back of a model horse and cart which is moving around. M/S of one on the back of a miniature scooter. C/U of another balancing on a ball. M/S of two on a seesaw, another is sat in the middle and their trainer, Mr Frazer, taps each side so the bird moves and swings the balance. M/S of one on a high wire, it moves from one side to another with coaxing from him. M/S of one in a chariot and others riding around in front. M/S of two on model horses going around, one falls off then gets back on. M/S of them spinning around on a wheel, one runs on top. M/S of a small guillotine, a little model is beheaded and one bird rings the bell afterwards. One fires cannons on a small fortress. M/S as another hoists up the Union Jack. | |
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