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Film Number |
5417 |
Title |
[LEISURE SCENES IN WARTIME] |
Producer |
G. Goodall |
Date |
c1945 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
13 mins 04 secs |
Description |
Two men are seen looking at war savings campaign posters and smoking, and people leave a meeting room. There are posters for a Canada v USA baseball match and for the 1943 ceremony to mark Wilmslow's adoption of HMS Winchelsea, followed by scenes from the baseball match at Pownall College, Wilmslow during Merchant Navy Week. People skating on a frozen lake, baby Brenda sitting outside and a parade featuring the Air Training Corps. There is an outdoor gathering for Allies Day with an appearance from Commander Warwick Bracegirdle. The film ends with a football match, after which St Bartholomew's Prize Band play. |
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