Blackpool Turns Night into Day

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

173A

Date Released

29 Sep 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 116 Balloons Vie for Gordon Bennett Cup
2. 2De Valera Makes Call to League
3. 3Blackpool Turns Night into Day
4. 4Canadian Captures US Golf Title
5. 5Air Minded Borough Goes Up in Status
6. 6Denmark Welcome Prince of Wales

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Blackpool Illuminations. DESCRIPTION: Hikers come in for a little good-natured chafing in annual illuminations at northern mecca. SHOTLIST: Shot panning along street of same with illuminations in shop windows etc. Close shot of various figures, hikers etc. in lights also large sign with "Progress 1932" on same, in lights. Close shot of various figures. Fair etc. Long shot of Tower lit up. Scenic shot of Blackpool night shot.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Shops and shopping; Celebrations and festivals; Exhibitions and shows; Scenery and travel

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2031

Length of story (in feet)

60

Story extras:

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