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Film Number |
8655 |
Title |
[PANTO WEEK 1957] |
Producer |
Liverpool University Film Unit |
Date |
1957 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
6 mins 29 secs |
Description |
The film focuses on the events during Panto Week at the University of Liverpool. There is a lot of dancing both inside and on the streets. The film shows a contest to find the Panto Princess, judged by Ken Dodd and Billy Liddel. Footage shows student protests after the council condemned the antisocial behaviour involved with the week. Students protested by staging a Panto funeral. The week included a procession, with Bessie Braddock taking part. |
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