The Optimists. Filmed at Deal.

Series

Series Name
Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.
493
Date Released
13 Nov 1930
Length of issue (in feet)
666
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Summary
NoS Summary - Women fishers hope for a good catch as they stand patiently on the pier at Deal.
NoS synopsis: "The most optimistic pastime in the world - often seen on piers -" High angle shot of large number of people fishing from the pier. "A little bait, a little weight, and a large wait - " M/S of woman putting bait on her line. M/S of woman in sou’wester sitting on bench on pier with fishing rod over the edge - she smiles at the camera. M/S of another woman smiling at the camera as she reels in. M/S of women waiting patiently for a bite. C/U of man in wet weather gear looking out to sea holding fishing rod. Various shots of anglers - mostly women. "The catch of the season - something smaller than a whale." C/U of fish on the line - only small. High angle shot of woman bringing in a fish. "A mile away nice warm homes call, but the Pier Brigade carry on undaunted - "hope springs eternal..." M/S of anglers, Deal promenade seen in background. Anglers are seen more or less in silhouette as the day wears on.
Keywords
Sport; Women; Fisheries
Locations
Kent; England; Deal
Footage sources
Pathe
Written sources
Pathe Inventory File   Tin No.199
British Pathe Database 1997   Reference No. EP199
Pathe Eve 473-493 Boxfile   Issue sheet
National Film Archive Catalogue
Credits:
Production Co.
British Pathe Ltd.
Length of story (in feet)
129

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How to cite this record

'The Optimists. Filmed at Deal.', Eve And Everybody’s Film Review Issue No. 493, 13 Nov 1930. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/332576 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)