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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

2590

Title

JOHN. A MOVIE RECORD FROM THE AGE OF 2

Producer

Robert E. Potter

Date

*1936-37

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w

Sound

silent

Running Time

17 mins 23 secs

Description

Film of John Potter, aged two, in a variety of locations. he is seen in the Potter family's garden at 'Alkrington' in Bowdon, playing with a pedal car, watering plants and with his parents. A Mickey's horse-drawn ice cream cart is seen prior to footage of John near a lake with his mother (?). He is seen pulling a toy train, eating an ice cream and looking at a statue. Continues with more footage of John playing with toys in the Potter's garden at 'Brideoak' in Bowdon. Also features a family visit to the Isle of Skye. Continues with footage from 'Brideoak in Bowdon, building work is taking place around the house - John plays around the building materials. Closes with John watering plants.

 

 



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