| GIRL FOOTBALLER Nine-year-old Megan Lear plays football with the boys at Westcourt School | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6032 |
| Catalog #: | 502759 | |
| Clip Number: | 502759-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 324 | |
| Timecode: | 01:30:18 - 01:31:40 | |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent. | |
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Skills BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent SPORTS/SOCCER: Misc | |
| Description: | GIRL FOOTBALLER Nine-year-old Megan Lear plays football with the boys at Westcourt School Gravesend, Kent. M/Ss of a group of young boys getting into their football kit next to the pitch at Westcourt School. C/U of some football boots being tied; tilt up to show they are on the feet of... "but what's this, a girl?!" says commentator, and goes on to say nine-year-old Megan Lear is one of the stars of the football team. The referee blows a whistle; the team run onto the pitch and jump up and down to keep warm before the starting whistle blows and Megan kicks off. Various shots of the match; commentator says "The cry was once 'votes for women' - now it's goals!". Megan is seen taking a penalty shot which the goalkeeper saves. Nice M/S of a group of boys sitting on a bench and cheering. More shots of Megan playing in the match. | |
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