The Optimists. Filmed at Deal.

Series

Series Name: Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.

493

Date Released

13 Nov 1930

Length of issue (in feet)

666

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

NoS Summary - Women fishers hope for a good catch as they stand patiently on the pier at Deal.
NoS synopsis: "The most optimistic pastime in the world - often seen on piers -" High angle shot of large number of people fishing from the pier. "A little bait, a little weight, and a large wait - " M/S of woman putting bait on her line. M/S of woman in sou’wester sitting on bench on pier with fishing rod over the edge - she smiles at the camera. M/S of another woman smiling at the camera as she reels in. M/S of women waiting patiently for a bite. C/U of man in wet weather gear looking out to sea holding fishing rod. Various shots of anglers - mostly women. "The catch of the season - something smaller than a whale." C/U of fish on the line - only small. High angle shot of woman bringing in a fish. "A mile away nice warm homes call, but the Pier Brigade carry on undaunted - "hope springs eternal..." M/S of anglers, Deal promenade seen in background. Anglers are seen more or less in silhouette as the day wears on.

Keywords

Sport; Women; Fisheries

Locations

Kent; England; Deal

Footage sources

Pathe

Written sources

Pathe Inventory File Tin No.199
British Pathe Database 1997 Reference No. EP199
Pathe Eve 473-493 Boxfile Issue sheet
National Film Archive Catalogue

Credits:

Production Co.: British Pathe Ltd.

Length of story (in feet)

129

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