Southports Charity Fete (1918 1920)
Southport s charity fete. Lancashire. Opens w, shot of 1 team in tug of war in progress; Closer of same the team seems to be losing they are scooting forward. A woman in front has on a short skirt Fashion. CU group of people relaxing on the grass soldiers and women; and young boy wearing Army hat. Shot of wounded soldier w, arm in sling and the woman w, the short skirt; walking across park toward cam; they walk past a bicycle; all decorated w, flowers or something; lying on its side in the grass. Another brief shot tug of war. CU woman lights cigarette for wounded soldier. People reclining again. Couple again. Children w, their prize winning contest entry in Machines category a miniature ship (and sort of like a miniature float). Kids all in sailor costumes. 1 kid is sitting in boat; w, legs down inside opening (maybe there are pedals inside )The couple again. Fairs; games. World War One; homefront. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV.
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