Leeds Children’s Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1257A
Date Released
9 Jul 1953
Date submitted
4 Jul 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Golf Open Personalities
  2. 2British Driver Wins Rheims Grand Prix
  3. 3London - Paris Dash
  4. 4Royal Opening of Bulawayo Exhibition
  5. 5Ex-Servicemen’s Coronation Review
  6. *Leeds Children’s Day

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Leeds Children’s Day. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Kiddies in fancy dress parade. LS long line waiting to be judged. Elevated massed shot of kiddies. Lady Mayoress Mrs Cummins presents silver spoon to babies. CU Mayoress and others smiling. Kiddies on ground. Sitting and crawling around etc. Teenage Queen Jacqueline Neeshaw and her retinue arrives. Crowned by Lady Mayoress. Cut ins kids watching. Children in fancy dress. GV many kiddies giving massed physical training display. GV LS dancing.
Local distribution only
Extra
Keywords
Commemorations; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Environment; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals; Local government; Fashion and costume; Exhibitions and shows; Youth
Locations
Roundhay Park
Card file number
59346
Credits:
Camera
James Humphries
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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