Film Number

5963

Title

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF BOLTON

Producer

First National Pathe

Date

c1927

Gauge

35mm N

Colour

b/w

Sound

silent

Running Time

17 mins 09 secs

Description

The first of a proposed Lancashire Town Series of films made by First National Pathe, detailing scenes of daily life in Bolton. Featuring footage of primarily female workers arriving for work at a large cotton mill, children at the Oxford Grove School, the police force directing traffic and firemen at work. Male workers are seen leaving the iron and steel works and there are views of the town's busy streets and the Town Hall. A society wedding, the Annual Police Sports day and junior boxing bring the film to an end. Sponsored by Lewis's of Manchester department store.