| THE BIG BLOW A brass band plays on the band stand outside London's Crystal Palac | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5476 |
| Catalog #: | 244142 | |
| Clip Number: | 244142-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/79 | |
| Timecode: | 01:02:43 - 01:04:14 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "Crystal Palace. The Big Blow. 4,750 bandsmen - in 189 bands - from all over Britain - contest in great National Brass Festival. For hours the judges were imprisoned in a tent." Crystal Palace, London. Exterior of part of Crystal Palace. The sound of a brass band rings out. Crowds of people are gathered. The camera pans slowly across to the covered band stand. A brass band is playing, the conductor waves his arms. Closer shot of the band. As the piece of music ends they rise to their feet and the audience applauds. | |
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