Selfridges (1943)

Selfridges. A charity event to aid the armed forces is held on the roof of Selfridges, London. M, S small model horses on sticks. C, U start and finish line. L, S pan across London s rooftops. Various shots of people gathered on the roof of Selfridges department store with Oxford Street below. M, S of small mock race track, people throw dice and stewards move the horses on sticks according to what number they have thrown. Various shots of spectators and bookmakers gathered around the course. Various shots of a potato race and a beauty contest for legs. M, S of woman looking distorted in the hall of mirrors. Good shots as young women laugh as they throw balls at a man s hat to try and knock it off. M, S as couples dance together to a band. C, U of the Union Jack. 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