New Bicycle For Sister Gemma (1959)

Unissued, unused material. Chaplain s boys present new bicycle to Sister Gemma, West Germany (Federal Republic of West Germany). Various shots boy hiding behind bush, we see him whistle through his fingers. LS nun Sister Gemma riding her bicycle along country lane. CU group of boys hiding behind bushes. The boys all wearing masks jump out from behind the bushes and push Sister Gemma off her bicycle, they then throw the bicycle into the undergrowth. A priest watches the operation from behind a tree. The boys present the nun with a brand new motorised bicycle (moped). CU priest smiling. The boys help Sister Gemma onto her bike and give her a push to help her start. The boys wave. The priest pats the boys on the back. Date on dope sheet is 13, 08, 1959. Note: the boys aggressive method of presenting the nun with a gift seems a little bizarre FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATI