The Changing Face Of London (1957)

Pan down office building with Levy Estate Agent sign and super titles. Two primitive paintings of early London shops. Mr Joseph Levy greets guests as they arrive at the Criterion Restaurant for a reception, a lady hostess pins red flowers on their jackets. Those arriving include Mr Horan factory manager, Charles Forte, James Wishhard, Mayor of Westminster Sir Charles Merton, the Bedser twins, Jack Cotton, Charles Clore, Robert Clark. WS reception room full of guests. More arrivals are named, Sam Franks and son David, Mr MacNamara building contractor, David Clore, Mr Quest Mayor of Marylebone, Mr Lyall associate of J. Levy, Mr Norman Roundstein. Mr Forte and Hurshman look at a model of Office Block and shopping centre planned for the charring Cross end of the Strand. It is very square. More arrivals, Mr Cope of Friends Provident, Mr Peter May who needs no introduction. Guests talk together, smoke cigars and drink Champagne as they look at the models of square office blocks including a very square one plann