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HOLIDAY - 1949
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2611
 
On the beach (possibly North Wales), a woman takes her dog swimming, and there are scenes of children in the sea, of a packed beach and of people in various styles of bathing costume.
 
 
 
ROYAL VISIT
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2635
 
A specially commissioned film of a visit by Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to the Harold French (now Rufflette) factory in Wytheshawe in 1949. Arriving by car to be greeted by various local dignitaries and enthusiastic crowds, they go on a tour of the factory, looking at various displays and watching aspects of the factory's manufacturing processes: most of the employees are women, and they are shown welding, weaving and operating machinery. After they leave, 1000 invited guests go on a tour of the factory, and there is a function with an 'orchestra' in the works dining room.
 
 
 
[CANCER OF THE UTERINE CERVIX]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2717
 
Footage of cancer treatment for women with cervical cancer - radium balls (each about the size of a golf ball) are packed into the uterine cervix of a female patient on the operating table.
 
 
 
[PATIENTS & TREATMENTS - VARIOUS TRIMS]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2724
 
Patients talking to doctors, being treated for mouth and lip cancer, and having radium implants in the tongue.
 
 
 
[PREPARATIONS FOR RADIOTHERAPY]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2725
 
Footage relating to the pre-radiotherapy process - plaster casts made from the face of a patient (then used to produce a mask) and she later has her throat probed with a surgical instrument.
 
 
 
[TREATMENT OF MOUTH AND LIP CANCER - TRIMS]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2734
 
Footage of patients having treatment for Tongue Cancer.
 
 
 
techniques used in RADIOTHERAPY OF CANCER OF THE BREAST
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2737
 
Operations on the breasts of three women, one of whom has had a mastectomy (her operation requires a specially constructed breastplate). Each requires the insertion of radium needles.
 
 
 
[UTERINE CERVIX CANCER]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2748
 
Footage of cancer treatment in the cervix of a female patient, including information on the patient and the prognosis.
 
 
 
RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2794
 
A film describing the various aspects of Metropolitan Vickers Research programme - each section deals with a specific arm of the process: radiation research, metallurgy, applied research, acoustics, advanced metallurgy, new products development and analysis of raw materials and processes. The film shows footage of various tests and experiments undetaken by Metro Vicks staff, and demonstrates products and breakthroughs achieved by them.
 
 
 
[OLDHAM PROCESSION - MAYOR AND POLICE]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 2795
 
Film of a parade in Oldham town centre involving various organisations - police officers in formation, a highland band, sailors and groups of civic dignitaries, Throughout, a large brass band plays in the middle of the square.
 
 
 
MIND HOW YOU GO!
Date: *1949 Film Number: 2894
 
Road safety film promoting the use of pedestrian crossings to prevent accidents. Brief views of Manchester city centre are followed by a staged accident involving pedestrians crossing the road. This is followed by scenes showing people using pedestrian crossings correctly.
 
 
 
[TOWNSEND FAMILY VISIT BLACKPOOL]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 3514
 
Brief opening shots of small sailing boats and the Isle of Man ferry at Fleetwood. Continues with the Townsend family taking in the sights of Blackpool, including the Pleasure Beach, the North Pier and a stageshow. Ends with brief shots of the family in St George's Park.
 
 
 
[COUNTRYSIDE AND ASHTON STREETSCENES]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 3521
 
A family picnic by a river and views of a country house, Lyme Park, Disley and the surrounding area. Also a game of bowls, general views over Ashton-under-Lyne and of Ashton streets.
 
 
 
[BLACKPOOL: FOOTBALL, ILLUMINATIONS & PLEASURE BEACH]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 3525
 
Scenes from a football match between Blackpool and possibly Bolton in October 1949. Stanley Matthews is attacking on the right wing. Also views of the Blackpool Illuminations and Pleasure Beach and of a group of women paddling in the sea. There is footage of an aeroplane taking holidaymakers on pleasure trips along the coast. Scenes shot at Stamford Park boating lake.
 
 
 
[MISCELLANEOUS DOMESTIC SCENES & STANFORD PARK]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 3526
 
Domestic scenes around the Townsend family home, and in neighbour's homes. Also views around Stamford Park, Ashton-under-Lyne, including a set of stocks, the children's paddling pool and the boating lake.
 
 
 
THE BLUE EDGE
Date: 1949 Film Number: 3855
 
A technical film made by Crossley Brothers about the workings of some of its engines. After a demonstration of Crossley engines in practise (there are shots of heavy machinery, furnaces and huge waterfalls used to generate hydroelectricity) the film uses models and animation to show how its new Diesel engine functions.
 
 
 
[BABIES AND DOGS IN THE GARDEN]
Date: 1949 Film Number: 3971
 
Footage of the Tomlinson family relaxing in the garden, with more senior members playing with the baby and the dog.
 
 
 
HOLIDAYS IN BOURNEMOUTH 1949
Date: 1949 Film Number: 4340
 
Siddall family holiday to Bournemouth - the family play on the beach and swim in the sea. On a trip to the Isle of Wight they visit Whippingham Church and the gardens at Black Gang Chine. Back in Bournemouth there is a cricket game on the beach and views of the East Cliff from the pier.
 
 
 
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 1949
Date: 1949 Film Number: 4353
 
Scenes with the Siddall family sitting and walking along the promenade at Blackpool are followed by views of the different displays at the Illuminations.
 
 
 
THE BIRTH OF A YOUTH CLUB
Date: *1949 Film Number: 4355
 
The first part of the film shows youths behaving 'badly' - throwing stones and playing cards for money - until they are spotted by the local policeman. Local parents and young people are seen at a meeting to discuss the youth 'problem'. The film ends with young people participating in a sports day, cycling in the countryside and playing table tennis at the youth club.
 
 
 
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