| REG DIXON'S FARM Famous comedian Rex Dixon lives (and works) on farm. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6011 |
| Catalog #: | 1144 | |
| Clip Number: | 1144-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 121 | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:51 - 01:52:29 | |
| Location: | Coleshill near Coventry, West Midlands. | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Cattle ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Pigs FARMING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Coventry | |
| Description: | REG DIXON'S FARM Coleshill near Coventry, West Midlands. M/S of a scarecrow dressed in Reg Dixon's hat and jacket with a sign (three pigs) on the front pocket. C/U shot of a wooden shield pinned on a post with three pigs on it. M/S of Reg Dixon driving a tractor with trailer full of muck (manure?) through the gate into his farm. M/S of a longhaired Collie barking while running alongside the tractor. C/U shot of Reg Dixon's face while driving. Camera tilts down to show his hands on steering wheel. M/S of Mr Dixon driving across the farm. Farmhouse is seen in the background. L/S of the tractor stopping and Mr Dixon getting off. He takes a pitch fork and starts unloading the muck (manure?). C/U shot of Mr Dixon unloading the muck. Cut to Mr Dixon appearing at a wooden gate. He leans over the gate, puts his hands to his mouth and whistles. M/S of the two cows looking at the camera unaffected. M/S of Mr Dixon opening the gate. L/S of the cows going through the gate towards the stables. Cows are pedigree Ayrshires. M/S of the inside of the stables. Mr Dixon feeds the cows. M/S of Mr Dixon stroking cow's ear with affection. M/S of Mr Dixon swiping the floor. M/S of Mr Dixon entering the pig sty with baby bottle in his hand - to feed the piglets. Pigs, pedigree Large Whites, are registered with the National Pig Breeders Association as the "Confidential Herd". C/U shot of baby piglet eating while others wait for their turn. M/S of Mr Dixon smiling at them. M/S of a sow (Penelope) with the babies - beautiful! M/S of Mr Dixon walking along his house with a basket full of eggs in his hand. Mrs. Dixon is cleaning a window. Mr Dixon tries to walk in the house in his Wellington boots but he is being told off by his wife. M/S of Mr Dixon taking the boots off while Mrs. Dixon cleans up his mess. M/S of Mr and Mrs. Dixon in front of a fireplace in their lounge. Mr Dixon takes his coat off while Mrs. Dixon pours coffee. M/S of Mr and Mrs. Dixon having their coffee. Nice shot of a happy family life. | |


