Southend Illuminations (1955)
Southend on Sea, Essex L, S of the SouthendonSea pier. The pier looks very dark, as if it is shot at night. Cut to a M, S of a man adjusting the fuses. C, U shot of the wall clock reading 6 o clock. M, S of the man pushing a switch. Cut to a long shot of the pier lighting up. Great shot C, U shot on a sign at the entrance reading PIER. Several shots of the lights looking impressive. C, U shot of illuminated ship with the middle part missing looks strange. And with 75000 lamps out there, you can bet this town isn t exactly a rest home for electricians says the voiceover. C, U low angle shot of a man in a uniform wearing glasses chief engineer Gonle (sp ). M, S of Mr. Gonle supervising two electricians at work. C, U shot of a wooden door. M, S of a man opening it to reveal two fuses and a switch. C, U shot of the man changing one of the fuses. Cut to C, U shot of the illuminated boat missing middle bit is working now. Succession of C, U shots showing whole world of illuminations: a woman taki
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