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Film & Video Catalogue: Item Detail

Film Number

5764

Title

[HOLIDAY IN FRANCE; CUB SPORTS AND OTHER SCENES]

Producer

Arnold & Thelma Ellis

Date

1974-7

Gauge

spr8mm

Colour

colour

Sound

silent

Running Time

12 mins 14 secs

Description

Footage of the Ellis family on a winter outing on the hills near Holmfirth, Yorkshire. In Southport, Arnold Ellis takes part in a go-kart race and plays crazy golf. Thelma and the boys are seen in a playground. Holiday footage showing the ferry ride to Brittany, shots of the campsite and the local markets. Views of Mont Saint-Michel and Cote Emeraude. Brief views of Wythenshawe park paddling pool are followed with a 1975 Cub Sports event held in Linnet Clough, Marple. Brief footage of Silver Jubilee party in Cambridge Road, Failsworth and shots of the Ellis family roller-skating during a Butlins holiday camp trip in Filey, Yorkshire.

 

 



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