Britain’s destiny at the ballot boxes ... GENERAL ELECTION 1931

Issue No.

124A

Date Released

22 Oct 1931

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Story No. within this Issue: 4 / 4
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: GENERAL ELECTION 1931. DESCRIPTION: Mr Baldwin from screen issues a last word to the electors. Fol. British Movietone News is continuing its policy of showing impartially talks of the political leaders and scenes culled from the country. It is hoped that this policy will have helped towards an understanding of the issue of the General Election. Sub.1. Election activity everywhere. Sub.2. Sir John Simon from the Spen Valley urges National cause. SHOTLIST: Mr Baldwin from the screen issues a last word to the electors. CU seated at desk speaking. Sub.1. GR Strauss (Labour) being heckled CU heckler in crowd. Edgar Wallace stands as Liberal for Blackpool. Close shots with wife. Ellen Wilkinson at Middlesbrough speaks. Mr Maxton addressing crowd at Glasgow. Lord Burchley [sic] (Conservative) Peterborough. Speaks to crowd. Stands by pig sty. Mr Jack Jones at Silvertown. Speaking to crowds. Sub.2. Sir John Simon from the Spen Valley urges national cause. CU speaking.
Keywords: Politics and government; Women
Card file number: 1468A
Length of story (in feet): 407
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