Peerless Jim (1925)

Item title reads Peerless Jim. Large crowds at passing of late Jim Driscoll boxer and gentleman. Cardiff, Wales. Clergymen emerge from the church followed by pall bearers carrying the coffin, which is draped in a Union Jack with flowers on the top. Large crowds surround the church as they head off. L, S of mourners walking through the street while crowds stand at the side, children holding floral tributes follow and a military band plays. Men on horses follow pulling a gun carriage, pall bearers carry the coffin behind. Intertitle Loving arms insisted on bearing him on the last M, S as pall bearers carry the coffin along and more mourners follow, we see them parading down the street. M, S of the coffin outside the church where soldiers do a military salute. Altar boys emerge from the church followed by clergymen. M, S of a carriage carrying floral tributes followed by mourners in other carriages, people walk behind. M, S of the flowers. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH