Mural Artist (1954)

Mural artist model Shirley Pearce paints the backcloths which are used for her fashion shoots. London. C, U of Shirley s feet as she takes her shoes off. M, S as she walks across a large sheet of paper on the ground and kneels down. Various shots as she begins to sketch a balcony scene on it. She lies down and marks out where her eye line will be then continues to draw. M, S as she walks over to the desk and selects some paint pots. Various shots as she starts to fill in the sketches. C, U as she rolls it up. C, U as it is unrolled at photographer Walter Bird s studio. Various shots as it is hoisted into place. M, S of Shirley in the dressing room, she is dressed in an evening gown and tiara. She walks out and onto the set. M, S as the photographer adjusts Shirley s dress. M, S as they adjust the lighting and camera. C, U of Shirley, she licks her lips and smiles. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING IN