Turning the Clock Back

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1947
Date Released
26 Sep 1966
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Turning the Clock Back. DESCRIPTION: The Antiques Fair at Chelsea recalls the craftsmanship of other centuries, when time was less demanding and quality the only criterion. SHOTLIST: Key scene CU French empire clock on show at antiques fair at Chelsea. CU head of statue on clock. CU fountain stopped on French empire clock. MS man removes pointer to re-start fountain. CU tea caddy made in 1790. CU alarm bell on clock. MCU glass candle holder. CU ditto. CU foot of Hogarth chair zoom out to chair. CU nameplate on chair. MCU musical sewing box in shape of a piano. CU rosewood box containing jigsaw atlas made in 1820. MCU clock on show. Zoom out The Venetin Sky made in Holland in 1600’s. CU bell of alarm clock made in early 1700’s. MCU face of alarm clock. CU hand sets alarm mechanism. CU cord moves up as alarm rings. CU bell of alarm clock.
Keywords
History and archaeology; Exhibitions and shows
Locations
London; England
Card file number
91589
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Ronald E. Collins
Length of story (in feet)
185
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Turning the Clock Back', British Movietone News Issue No. 1947, 26 Sep 1966. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/26597 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)