| SELFRIDGES A charity event in aid of the armed forces is held on the roof of Selfridges department store. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7068 |
| Catalog #: | 511065 | |
| Clip Number: | 511065-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 394 | |
| Timecode: | 01:25:01 - 01:26:27 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1943 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Beauty CONTESTS: Recreational (Tug O War, Sack Race, etc) ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Social EROTICA: Cheesecake GAMBLING: Misc ORGANIZATIONS: Fundraiser RECREATION: Games WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: Fundraising & Donations | |
| Description: | SELFRIDGES A charity event in aid of the armed forces is held on the roof of Selfridges department store. London. M/S small model horses on sticks. C/U start and finish line. L/S pan across London's rooftops. Various shots of people gathered on the roof of Selfridges department store with Oxford Street below. M/S of small mock race track, people throw dice and stewards move the horses on sticks according to what number they have thrown. Various shots of spectators and bookmakers gathered around the course. Various shots of a potato race and a beauty contest for legs. M/S of woman looking distorted in the hall of mirrors. Good shots as young women laugh as they throw balls at a man's hat to try and knock it off. M/S as couples dance together to a band. C/U of the Union Jack. | |
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