Reg Dixon S Farm Famous Comedian Rex Dixon Lives And Works On Farm Footage

REG DIXON'S FARM Famous comedian Rex Dixon lives (and works) on farm.
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.