Dont Spread Influenza Trailer (1949)

Comedian Richard Hearne dressed as a school teacher in cape and mortar board hat introduces short trailer film about Influenza, the Flu. Hearne demonstrates how is unlikely to catch Flu. He is dressed for each character the Arctic explorer, the deep sea diver, and the hermit. Hearne explains that getting fresh air, avoiding crowded places and getting regular meals and sleep all help keep infection at bay. Shots of Hearne wrapped up in bed, sneezing and suffering from flu. A Doctor comes to pay him a visit. Hearne points at message written on a blackboard There s a lot of influenza about at present. If you catch it Don t Spread It To Others. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136, 000