| SIGNALS Demonstrations of signalling techniques - from the raised thumb to semaphore. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7014 | |
| Catalog #: | 494846 | |
| Clip Number: | 494846-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 75 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:28 - 01:35:55 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Semaphore EROTICA: Cheesecake LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England OCCUPATIONS: Law Enforcement, Police, Traffic Cop SAFETY: Road TRANSPORTATION: Hitch Hiking TRANSPORTATION: Traffic Scenes TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Misc | |
| Description: | SIGNALS Demonstrations of signaling techniques - from the raised thumb to semaphore. Shots of various forms of traffic signals. Shot of woman driving car and giving a hand signal. Shot of policeman on traffic duty. Shot of traffic lights. Shots of a model of an ancient French semaphore tower, passing signals with its arms. Shots of soldiers using a heliograph to send messages over distances using mirrors and reflected light. Animated explanation of the system of semaphore towers devised by Sir Home Popham. CU map of message sending system from Kent and Hampshire ports to London. Animation of older style of tower. Shot of railway junction. Small models from the Science Museum are used to explain how railway signals are used. Shots in signal operation room of the Southern Railway near Brighton. A large illuminated board shows the position of signals on the railway network. Various shots of railway signals. A young woman uses her thumb to signal that she wants a lift. Woman trying to get a ride hitching (hitchhiking). A car passes her by, so she lifts her skirt to display a shapely leg. The car comes to a quick stop and the hitcher gets in. comedy, cheesecake | |
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