Town Criers Invade Hastings

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1206A
Date Released
17 Jul 1952
Date submitted
14 Jul 1952
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Town Criers Invade Hastings. DESCRIPTION: Hastings was the scene this year for the Battle of the Town Criers organised by the News of the World. The judges have the verdict to Mr Ben Johnson of Fowey - who had already won the title three times. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. MS pier with criers walking along same. Criers walk through streets, into park. Judges enter tent, includes Denis Noble. Various shots of criers competing for the title. CU winner.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Mass media; Competitions; Local government; Performing arts
Card file number
57507
Credits:
Camera
David W. Samuelson
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
111
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Town Criers Invade Hastings', British Movietone News Issue No. 1206A, 17 Jul 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17924 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)