Happy Schooldays

Series

Series Name: Eve And Everybody’s Film Review

Issue

Issue No.

569

Date Released

28 Apr 1932

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 5

Summary

NoS Summary - Children having lessons in the open air at a French play school
British Pathe synopsis: "Here’s a French babies’ school, where they believe in the open-air treatment." L/S of large group of children sitting in the open air. "A good start - a drink for thirsty little ones." C/U of woman pouring liquid from a bottle into little metal cups held by the children. C/U of a group of five children - they all wear the same romper suits and hats. "Lessons for the puzzled ones..." High angle of group of children at a table. L/S of children sitting at tables, little girl walks around giving out pencils. C/U of boy drawing or practising his writing. C/U of boy with head in his hands. "Diversions of all sorts to build up little bodies..." L/S of children dancing ring-a-ring-a-roses holding hands. They put their hands in the air and clap them. Shot of the kids lying on their backs and kicking their legs in the air - some kind of keep fit exercise. The children then do "wheelbarrows" - propelling each other around the garden. M/S of the children sitting in three lines hanging onto each others ankles and rowing. C/U of a naked girl having her chest measured. The nurse or teacher is telling the girl to take deep breaths. C/U of two little rascals. L/S of two women watching over the children as they all lie on the ground for a snooze. "And, of course, a rest, well-earned - whether on the ground..." Cute shot of some of the kids dozing. "...or the regular siesta." M/S of some of the other children sleeping on canvas beds. C/U of one child asleep. C/U of another child, lying on its tummy with its bum in the air.

Researcher Comments

Possible alternative dates - 3/11/1932

Keywords

Education and training; Children

Written sources

British Pathe Database 1997 Reference No.EP249
National Film Archive Catalogue

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