Venetian Fete

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1629
Date Released
22 Aug 1960
Date submitted
17 Aug 1960
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Venetian Fete - Hythe. DESCRIPTION: Staged for local charities, the Venetian fete at Hythe is probably the only one of its kind in Britain. They put on a very fine show, in which the great variety of floats made a most attractive spectacle. The fete was held on the Royal Military Canal, which was constructed about 150 years ago to help in defence against Napoleon’s expected invasion. Hythe itself is one of the original Cinque Ports. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the carnival floats etc. along the canal. Royal Military Canal with floats on. Shots of sea scouts thoroughly enjoying themselves. Magnificent display of fireworks at night.
Keywords
Organisations; Entertainment and leisure; Competitions; Fundraising; Ceremonies; Youth
Locations
England
Card file number
80899
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Michael Samuelson
Length of story (in feet)
117
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Venetian Fete', British Movietone News Issue No. 1629, 22 Aug 1960. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23741 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)