| Father Christmas Visits Children in Hackney, 1914-18 | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5177 |
| Catalog #: | 367921 | |
| Clip Number: | 367921-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON239D | |
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| Location: | Hackney; NE London; England | |
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| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: Christmas | |
| Description: | Holidays. Christmas in England during World War One. Title frame (backward): "Rev; C.F.Morton presents a toy to every child whose father is in the trenches." Shot of a wagon approaching on city neighboorhood street; Father Christmas (just like Santa Claus but wearing more of a long coat than a belted jacket) rides on wagon; with a decorated Christmas tree behind him! Also on wagon are driver and a few kids. More children run walk & skip in the street; on all sides of the wagon. Some already have toys - girl w/ doll; etc Next; shot of the carriage stopped in street. Father C. throws a ball into crowd of children. MS Father C. standing in street surrounded by kids. Great excitement. Homefront. Also on 6254 at 01.05.13.12. | |
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