| CHRISTMAS A man dressed as Father Christmas visits disabled children. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5111 | |
| Catalog #: | 365593 | |
| Clip Number: | 365593-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 38 L | |
| Timecode: | 01:51:18 - 01:54:10 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1916 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Hospitals HOLIDAYS: Christmas, Santa Claus / Father Christmas LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | Father Christmas (British version of Santa Claus) visits crippled children's home. Shot of Father C. in long white beard; long robe; walking through a flock of sheep --looks like he's out of Biblical times. By bed of little boy - quick shot. Father C. walks down hall between children on crutches; he carries doll; some other toy. Children follow him. Shot of ladder leaning against 2nd story window. Father C. starts to climb; carrying doll. another shot of him walking through sheep; carrying a large bunch of some kind of plant; a few children on crutches come out to meet him; and they all walk toward camera. Standing in a row: a nurse; several little boys on crutches; and Father Christmas; they follow him when he starts to walk. Indoor scene; with Father C. on platform distributing gifts to the children gathered around. CU Father C holding small boy. Quick flashes of various shots. Holidays; present; | |
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