| DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH - part 1 Duchess Canvassing House to House | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5138 | |
| Catalog #: | 366553 | |
| Clip Number: | 366553-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 120 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:47:54 - 01:48:59 | |
| Location: | Southwark, London | |
| Year Shot: | 1919 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ELECTIONS: Campaigns LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Politicians / Statesmen OCCUPATIONS: Women | |
| Description: | The Duchess of Marlborough opens her London County Council Campaign by House to House Canvas. Social conditions. Working-class meets upper-class. Opens with shot of Duchess in dark fur thing standing at doorway talking to a young couple; a veteran and his wife. Then shot of her talking to an elderly lady; shaking hands; young boys appear in FG looking over fence. (Both houses the same -- is this early form of public housing?) Shot of group of people around Duchess; mostly children; and 2 men.she is bending down to talk to kids. Next; little girl with jump rope running joyfully in front of group of kids; trying to jump backwards. Cute. Rest of kids approach on path; gather in front of camera; grinning; shoving; etc. Kind of an unkempt bunch; with messy hair; etc. CU kids pushing up against car; boys looking tough; little JDs Duchess among crowd; talking to men. Back to shot of Duchess talking to the vet & wife. Municipal government; city planning. | |
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