Northern Legions Invade Blackpool

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
166
Date Released
8 Aug 1932
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Northern Legions Invade Blackpool. DESCRIPTION: Hospitable seaside teams with Wakes Week crowds enjoying happy hours away from work. SHOTLIST: Long shot of the crowds and beaches. Blackpool tower in background. Aerial view of crowds on beaches. Close elevated shot of dancing (exterior). shots of people going down water-chutes. Close shot of bathing groups with rubber floats etc. Elevated shot of amusement park attractions. Shot from scenic railway of slopes as if going down. Close shot of scenic railway car (roller-coaster) passing camera. Shot from scenic railway car of scenes as though riding in same. Elevated shot of crowds on beach. Close shot of men looking into penny slot picture machines.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Weather; Swimming; Water sports; Scenery and travel
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1944
Length of story (in feet)
92
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Northern Legions Invade Blackpool', British Movietone News Issue No. 166, 8 Aug 1932. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/3755 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)