Leeds Children’s Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1257A
Date Released
9 Jul 1953
Date submitted
4 Jul 1953
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Leeds Children’s Day. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Kiddies in fancy dress parade. LS long line waiting to be judged. Elevated massed shot of kiddies. Lady Mayoress Mrs Cummins presents silver spoon to babies. CU Mayoress and others smiling. Kiddies on ground. Sitting and crawling around etc. Teenage Queen Jacqueline Neeshaw and her retinue arrives. Crowned by Lady Mayoress. Cut ins kids watching. Children in fancy dress. GV many kiddies giving massed physical training display. GV LS dancing.
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Extra
Keywords
Commemorations; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Environment; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals; Local government; Fashion and costume; Exhibitions and shows; Youth
Locations
Roundhay Park
Card file number
59346
Credits:
Camera
James Humphries
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Leeds Children’s Day', British Movietone News Issue No. 1257A, 9 Jul 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18623 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)