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| [MR FLETCHER] | |||
| Date: *1948-49/57 Film Number: 5314 | |||
| An old man [believed to be a Mr Fletcher], a woman and a smartly-dressed younger man pose with a dog in a tennis court and gardens. After shots of the group in an empty tennis court, the men and the dog are shown in a rose garden before the dog plays with a ball on a lawn. The film ends back at the court where people play tennis. For more information about this film-maker, and to view other films made by him, please visit the Sam Hanna section of the North West Film Archive website by pasting the following link into your browser- http://www.nwfa.mmu.ac.uk/sam_hanna_collection.html | |||
| UNILEVER MAGAZINE NO. 1 | |||
| Date: c1950 Film Number: 324 | |||
| Three magazine items: i) The Atomic Age - the use of radioactive traces in animal feedstuffs. Research at Harwell. ii) Harvest in Plums - production line canning of plums at Batchelor's in Sheffield. iii) Herrings for Sale - fishing for, gutting, packing and smoking herrings - mostly women working. Bird's Eye freezer at Yarmouth. | |||
| PEDIGREE PARADE | |||
| Date: c1950 Film Number: 325 | |||
| A story of our livestock through the ages - Royal Agricultural Show; history of cows' pedigree; Milk Marketing Board and their cattle breeding centre; pigs and bacon; poultry and eggs; horse family history from highwaymen for speed to reliable shires and horse-drawn vehicles in town; sheep and wool. | |||
| A STORY OF ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| Date: c1950 Film Number: 327 | |||
| A drama-documentary which traces the history of the invention of margarine, studying the development and eventual amalgamation of Van den Burghs and Jurgens. The supply of raw material is shown and the introduction of Lever Bros. interests, up to modern production methods. | |||
| THE TREE OF LIFE | |||
| Date: c1950 Film Number: 329 | |||
| An in-depth look at the association of Lever Bros. with the Belgian Congo showing how the Africans used to produce palm oil and how Lever brought in scientific mass production. Studies relations with native work-force and the philanthropic policy of the company. | |||
| [MANUFACTURE OF MULLARD VALVES] | |||
| Date: c1950 Film Number: 330 | |||
| (Head section missing) A very detailed study of the making of Mullard valves for radio and television receivers in Trafford Park, Manchester - glass bulbs; tungsten wire; stamping small parts; assembly; examination; testing. Close ups of operators and technicians, quality controllers etc., and general shots of workshops, labs, and the factory floor. | |||
| THE OLD WALLASEYANS XV v THE SCHOOL | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 365 | |||
| Wallasey Grammar School boys - past and present pupils rugby match; rowing; cricket; shot putt and long jump. | |||
| [SCHOOL ATHLETICS] | |||
| Date: *1950 Film Number: 378 | |||
| Wallasey Grammar School - long jump and hurdles. | |||
| A SCHOOL RECORD | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 418 | |||
| A record of school outings and special events - Chester; speech day; sports; Ribchester; Torquay; Plymouth; journey on a steam train to Bournemouth; Christmas concert. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| BLACKROD SEC. MOD. SCH. - RURAL ACTIVITIES | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 419 | |||
| Pupils gardening; bee-keeping; building a greenhouse; picking tomatoes; the herb garden; concreting paths; wood-work and fencing; harvesting; fruit-picking; rabbit-keeping; weather reporting; metal work and basket work; poultry; display of produce. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| OUR VILLAGE 100 YEARS AGO | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 420 | |||
| A history of Blackrod - mills and mines. Views of old buildings; a girl weaving at home; stone cottages; spinning, weaving and bleaching processes; farming, engineering, transport, shops, hobbies and recreation. This film, along with thousands of others from across the country, can also be viewed online as part of BFI: Britain on Film - player.bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film/ [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| [WATERFALL MILL, BLACKBURN] | |||
| Date: *1950 Film Number: 473 | |||
| Interiors of Waterfall Mill, Blackburn - weft and warp threads being prepared. This film, along with thousands of others from across the country, can also be viewed online as part of BFI: Britain on Film - player.bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film/ | |||
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| THE SYMBOL OF ENTERTAINMENT SUPREME | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 507 | |||
| Short extracts from 4 shows in Blackpool - "Sunny Serenade" at the Grand Theatre, featuring various artists, including Josef Locke; the Blackpool Tower Circus 1950 summer season, including Charlie Cairoli and Gilbert Houke's Bengal Tigers; "Take It From Here" at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, including Jimmy Edwards, Joy Nichols, Dick Bentley and Nino the Wonder Dog; and "Out of this World" at the Opera House, including Nat Jackley and Tessie O'Shea, Terry Thomas, and the Tiller Girls. | |||
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| LANCASHIRE PRIDE | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 525 | |||
| Part one is a dramatised history of the hand loom weavers in Wycoller and the effects on them of the coming of power looms. Part two shows work at Glen Mills in 1950 - the processes involved in producing cotton fabrics; and canteen facilities for staff. This film, along with thousands of others from across the country, can also be viewed online as part of BFI: Britain on Film - player.bfi.org.uk/britain-on-film/ [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| OUR HERITAGE | |||
| Date: *1950 Film Number: 527 | |||
| Optimism for the future is the theme, and Glen Mills of Rawtenstall and Colne have provided a new nursery facility for employees' children - it is shown in preparation; then the official opening; and the children are seen playing, having lunch, brushing their teeth, and having a nap. [The preservation of this film was funded by a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.] | |||
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| HASLINGDEN CARNIVAL - 9th SEPTEMBER 1950 | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 578 | |||
| Shows a variety of shots of Haslingden Carnival - decorated streets; spectators watching, waving flags; lots of decorated floats and people in fancy dress (including a womens football team); and the carnival King and Queen. | |||
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| IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. CELEBRATE "THE CENTENARY OF CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE IN WIDNES, 1850-1950" AT THE I.C.I. RECREATION GROUNDS, WIDNES | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 640 | |||
| Shows official opening of the celebrations followed by the presentation of a bouquet and crowd amusements. Includes shots of individuals taking tickets; girls with candy floss; a little boy watching Punch & Judy. Also views of the crowd, stalls, amusements, children on slides,etc. Geraldo and his orchestra play for the community with singing and dancing - the crowd watch. Contains shots of the interior of the marquee and beer tent. Ends with shots of fireworks. | |||
| NORWAY JUNE 1950 | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 671 | |||
| A family holiday in Norway - arriving on the ferry ; shots of the harbour; the Norwegian landscape; families pose in national costume; ends with more shots on board the ferry. | |||
| WARRINGTON'S RUGBY LEAGUE CUP | |||
| Date: 1950 Film Number: 947 | |||
| Warrington v Widnes in the 1950 Rugby League Cup Final - crowds of supporters on Wembley approach; the teams are presented to Clement Atlee; shots of the game and spectators; Warrington receive the Cup after beating Widnes 19-0; the captain is carried round the pitch shoulder high. | |||
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| [AN IRISH HOLIDAY] | |||
| Date: c1950 Film Number: 956 | |||
| On holiday - a village stroll and a cliff walk; a train pulling into Skerries station; the Hill of Howth tramway. | |||
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