The Blind Fiddler

Series

Series Name
Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.
248-2
Date Released
27 May 1916
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
[SUBTITLE]: "Heroes who have lost their sight in the service of the country, dance with their nurses with a courage that defies affliction." Man playing a violin as three couples of dancing soldiers and nurses whirl round to the music. More couples dancing in same area. Most of the male dancers appear to be blind.
Keywords
Music and dance; Casualties; Disabled persons
Length of story (in feet)
59

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Name
British Film Institute (BFI)
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Notes
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How to cite this record

'The Blind Fiddler', Topical Budget Issue No. 248-2, 27 May 1916. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/125651 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)