Early Birds Catch Bargains

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1961

Date Released

2 Jan 1967

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Boy Wonder Challenges the Master
2. 2Olympia’s Fab!
3. 3Early Birds Catch Bargains
4. 4Big Top Farewell

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: ‘Early Birds Catch Bargains’. DESCRIPTION: In spite of the Credit Squeeze - in spite of all that Christmas spending - the January sales get off to a big start. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS clock above one of London’s stores. MS crowd queuing up outside. MS inside the shop a sales assistant takes cover off one of the counters. MS clock above store five to nine. MCU crowds queuing up outside. MCU store attendants about to open the door. MS crowds rush into the store. MS customers buying crockery from counter. MS customers buying shirts. CU shop assistant putting money in cash register. MCU customers buying fur coats. CU women trying on hats. MS customers buying underwear.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Shops and shopping; Fashion and costume

Locations

London; England

Card file number

91924

Credits:

Commentator

Franklin Engelmann

Camera

Ronald E. Collins

Length of story (in feet)

86

Story extras:

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