| SEA LION SEES LIFE Fritzi the circus sea lion escapes from boat on river Thames. London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5836 |
| Catalog #: | 4102 | |
| Clip Number: | 4102-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 60/84 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:58 - 01:30:21 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Camels ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Elephants ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Horses ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Llamas ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Primate, Ape, Chimpanzee ANIMALS/MARINE MAMMALS: Sea Lions ENTERTAINMENT/CIRCUS: Animals ENTERTAINMENT/CIRCUS: Entertainers LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Misc | |
| Description: | Sea Lion sees life. Fritzi the circus sea lion escapes from Noah's Ark on river Thames. London. L/S Festival pier. M/S two camels walking along ramp to 'Queen Elizabeth' boat. M/S people riding horses on. M/S elephant and her baby. M/S two llamas. M/S two monkeys wearing dress and trousers. Various shots showgirls, clowns etc. boarding boat. M/S monkey with suitcase. L/S clown on very high stilts. Various shots of performers and animals on boat. M/S as clown sits of top with his long legs dangling over. M/S monkey on boat. Various shots of the animals as they make the trip. M/S Fritzi, having got out of her cage, trying to get past circus attendants who are trying to catch her. M/S of an elephant on the boat wearing lifebelt. M/S Fritzi in the river swimming away from the boat at great speed. M/S of a police launch heading up river after Fritzi. L/S circus attendant trying to lure her onto beach with fish. M/S river policeman watching from their boat. M/S two attendants trying to lure Fritzi onto the beach but she won't have anything to do with it. M/S launches moving up and down the river looking for Fritzi. M/S of her swimming through the water, she gives an exultant leap and then carries on swimming. She was later recaptured. Shame. | |


