| FOREIGN STUDENTS A group of students dress in national costume and do "turns" to entertain each other. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6010 |
| Catalog #: | 36161 | |
| Clip Number: | 36161-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 106 | |
| Timecode: | 01:14:12 - 01:17:21 | |
| Location: | Swiss Cottage, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/TEENAGERS: Misc ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Folk Dance ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC: Traditional, Folk FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London RECREATION: Nightlife, Nightclubs | |
| Description: | FOREIGN STUDENTS A group of students dress in national costume and do "turns" to entertain each other. Swiss Cottage, London. At a school for English the students make their own entertainment. Film begins with shots of a group of students sitting at desks whilst a teacher writes on the board: "In England we say 'How do you do' when introduced." There then follows footage of a party held at the Overseas Club. Students of different nationalities are dressed in national clothing and entertain in the style of their respective countries. A Swiss song is performed, a student from India plays the sitar, a group of German students sing a song and a Spanish student performs some flamenco. Good C/Us of students in national dress watching the performances and of the performers themselves. Narrator explains: "Apart from the fun the youngsters obviously get from occasions like these, they serve to cement friendship between nations." Note: the group of students is known as "The Progressive English Group". Flamenco dancer is Maya Obel and the guitarist who accompanies her is Tony Clinton. | |
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