| GERM MASKS FOR THE CROWD Ministry of Health encourages people to wear masks to stop spread of germs in shelters. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5551 |
| Catalog #: | 195788 | |
| Clip Number: | 195788-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 41/12 | |
| Timecode: | 01:54:16 - 01:54:46 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1941 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Preventive LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London SAFETY: National Defense WORLD WAR TWO, GENERAL: Civil Defense | |
| Description: | GERM MASKS FOR THE CROWD Ministry of Health encourages people to wear masks to stop spread of germs in shelters. London. Various shots of three women taking bits of fabric out of their handbags (scarves). They tie the fabric around their faces like bandit mask. Narrator explains the Ministry of Heath wants everyone to wear germ masks to prevent colds and flu spreading, particularly in the air raid shelters. M/S of cab driver scratching his head in disbelief. C/U of woman in a mask. C/U of sign for Underground station. M/S of three masked women walking into station. M/S of masked woman talking to man, he lifts her mask and tries to give her a kiss. | |
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