Last of Historical Mail Sleighs

Series

Series Name
British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
52A
Date Released
26 Jan 1931
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Last of Historical Mail Sleighs in Bavaria. DESCRIPTION: Postal delivery in peaceful Bavarian woods contrasts strangely with our modern methods. SHOTLIST: Shot of the mail sleigh coming into camera, long shot of same. Close view of postmen playing horns in typical Bavarian costume.
Keywords
Sport; Music and dance; Vehicles; Postal services; Winter sports; Fashion and costume
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1034
Length of story (in feet)
158
Story extras:
Film clip

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How to cite this record

'Last of Historical Mail Sleighs', British Movietone Gazette Issue No. 52A, 26 Jan 1931. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/399 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)