The Kerb Step (1930)

No title. An early road safety item Forerunner of the Green Cross Code Introductory intertitle reads: The toll of the road goes on through lack of a moment s thought Then the kerb step is the best way to safety first but don t do it like this said Bobby Howes, the famous Star from Mr. M, S of Bobby and a dozen chorus girls in fur collared coats and cloche hats. He shows them a supposedly safe way of stepping off the kerb, then nearly gets run over by a car Now girls like this Shun feet Bobby shows them again. He looks both ways then steps off the kerb. L, S of the group with linked arms walking towards the kerb. Eyes right eyes left then, quick march They wait for a car to drive past then walk across in step. Then the Hippodrome Beauty Chorus thought they d try it again in Stage They all do a little dance on the kerb before stepping off. Note: flashframe intertitles. Was an item in Eve s Film Review issue number 453. FILM