| Trailer: DON'T TRAVEL IN RUSH HOURS asking people not to use public transport for nonessential journeys in rush hour. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5702 | |
| Catalog #: | 273886 | |
| Clip Number: | 273886-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 43/26 | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:18 - 01:01:39 | |
| Location: | UK | |
| Year Shot: | 1943 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMERCIALS: Public Service CROWDS: Commuters LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK TRANSPORTATION/MASS TRANSIT: Misc WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: Rationing & Shortages | |
| Description: | Trailer DON'T TRAVEL IN RUSH HOURS (aka RUSH HOUR TRAVEL) Asking people not to use public transport for nonessential journeys in rush hour. Clock superimposed on people walking hastily in train station, hurrying up for work, coming in late. Clock at 8 am superimposed over shot of busy railway station. Clock at 9 am superimposed over shot of soldier arriving late for duty. Clock at 10 am superimposed over shot of secretary arriving at office late. Train leaving station, clock hands advance to show best hours for non-essential travel. Various shots women with lots shopping at train stations and on buses - narrator explains that people using public transport for nonessential purposes during rush hours are making essential workers late. Various shots busy shopping street with clock superimposed, clock hands move from 10 am to 4 pm - these are the hours that people should use for shopping and nonessential journeys. VS Montage of shoppers in London crowding on buses etc. MS Workers clocking out of factory at 4.30 p.m. MS men having time cards stamped - clocking off. CU time clock with men punching out, group of workers leaving factories and offices, getting on board buses. MS Workers leaving gates. VS Workers leaving offices and trying to get on buses and trains. Busy train station. People leaving offices. Commuters getting on buses and going into Underground stations. Workers leaving factory. End title: "Travel between 10 and 4. Don't travel in the rush hour". | |
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