| Pram Marathon for Mothers; c. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5173 |
| Catalog #: | 367811 | |
| Clip Number: | 367811-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 229 B | |
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| Location: | London to Brighton | |
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| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Unusual | |
| Description: | Contests. A Marathon Pram pushing race for mothers is won by Mrs. Groom; 40; mother of 5. Opens w/ shot of this woman pushing pram (baby carriage) along a country road w/ woods on side; a baby rides in pram; and an older boy & girl walk along w/ mum; automobile stopped on side of road; man stands beside it. CU as they stop for a break - mother feeds baby from bottle; then takes a drink herself. Shot of another woman pushing pram up same road; w/ boy on bicycle. CU a 3rd woman stopped on road feeding baby. Next; back on road; yet another mum w/ pram - this one has 4 people riding along on bikes. 01.32.07.27 In Brighton - the mothers near the finish line. Funny shot of woman pushing pram on street toward camera; w/ policemen around her - odd juxtaposition. Another on st. w/ cops. Then another Finally; CU winning mother w / baby who has weird spots on face - looks like scabs or bruises but probably birthmarks or chicken pox etc. A bit bizarre; silly; etc. | |
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