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'Slate Club Father’ Distributes £30,000

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
185
Date Released
19 Dec 1932
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Hunt Experiences Slithery Conditions
  2. 2Army’s New Uniform Goes on Parade
  3. 3Spirit of Christmas Animates Paris Toys
  4. 4Motor-cyclists Earn Thanksgiving Dinner
  5. 5'Slate Club Father’ Distributes £30,000
  6. 6Huge Throng Cheers Amy’s Home Coming

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New Tabernacle Xmas Share Out. DESCRIPTION: Mr Percy Rockliff, on eve of retirement, undertakes huge share-out in New Tabernacle Church. SHOTLIST: Close shot of plaque with word "Bank" on same. Elevated shot over head of policeman of man with revolver in hand. Elevated shot of Mr Rocliff with revolver speaking to the men with the sacks of money. Spectators in background with police mingling amongst same. Elevated shot of money placed in van. Spectators watching same. Shot of bank car going along streets. Elevated close shot of the money being unloaded with Mr Rocliff superintending same. CU of Mr Rocliff speaking. Elevated shot of people lining up in building for the share out. Elevated shot of clerks at work.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Weapons; Economics; Business and commerce; Celebrations and festivals; Industry and manufacture
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2157
Length of story (in feet)
92
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