| GRETNA GREEN - A NEW PHASE Live action and animation show how the runaway marriage business has been growing in Gretna Green. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6358 |
| Catalog #: | 258906 | |
| Clip Number: | 258906-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 38/6 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:43 - 01:11:38 | |
| Location: | Scotland. | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMATION: Cel/Cartoon LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland WEDDINGS: Elope | |
| Description: | GRETNA GREEN - A NEW PHASE Live action and animation show how the runaway marriage business has been growing in Gretna Green. Scotland. Various shots of signposts directing visitors to marriage venues in Gretna Green; several point to the original Blacksmith's shop and marriage rooms. Commentator talks of how the runaway marriage business is growing. Animated sequence shows a couple (in 1920s dress) going to Gretna Green to get married at the Blacksmith's shop. New signs appear, advertising different blacksmith's as the place to get wed; men are seen carrying anvils (to their new marriage venues). A country lane with a sign pointing 'To Ye Olde Forge' is rapidly covered with new blacksmith's shops and marriage rooms. | |
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