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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

4429

Title

[DIVI DAY; SHOPPING; SPORTS DAY]

Producer

Bolton Co-operative Society Film Unit

Date

c1939

Gauge

16mm

Colour

colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

12 mins 12 secs

Description

Members of the Manchester and Salford Co-operative Society are seen queuing up to draw their dividend. There are scenes inside the store during a sale, showing people shopping in a number of different departments including the bakery, hat, shoe and furniture sections. At Belle Vue, an employees' sports day is seen, showing the different events and races, with prizes and trophies being handed out at the end of the day.

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