Pathe Christmas (1916)

Pathe Christmas. Location of events unknown. Father Christmas (British version of Santa Claus) visits disabled children s home. Shot of Father Christmas in long white beard; long robe; walking through a flock of sheep looks like he s out of Biblical times. By bed of little boy quick shot. Father Christmas walks down hall between children on crutches; he carries doll; some other toy. Children follow him. Shot of ladder leaning against 2nd story window. Father Christmas starts to climb; carrying doll. another shot of him walking through sheep; carrying a large bunch of some kind of plant; a few children on crutches come out to meet him; and they all walk toward camera. Standing in a row: a nurse; several little boys on crutches; and Father Christmas; they follow him when he starts to walk. Indoor scene; with Father Christmas on platform distributing gifts to the children gathered around. CU Father Christmas holding small boy. Quick flashes of various shots. Holidays; present. FILM A VIDEO FR