Film Number |
640 |
Title |
IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD. CELEBRATE "THE CENTENARY OF CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE IN WIDNES, 1850-1950" AT THE I.C.I. RECREATION GROUNDS, WIDNES |
Producer |
Plaza Cinema, Widnes |
Date |
1950 |
Gauge |
35mm N |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
4 mins 20 secs |
Description |
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. |
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