Puck Fair is Held in County Kerry

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

220A

Date Released

24 Aug 1933

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The King Declares Leeds Civic Hall Open to the Public
2. 2Terriers Indulge in Some Foot Slogging
3. 3Japan Pays Tribute to Ancient Gods
4. 4Jaipur Polo Team Win Another Cup
5. 5Puck Fair is Held in County Kerry
6. 6Upside Down Flyers Turn Record Over

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Puck Fair Is Held in County Kerry. DESCRIPTION: Goat is crowned monarch at traditional ceremony in Killorglin dating from time of Cromwell. SHOTLIST: Long shot of the crowds in the streets. Close shot of the goat wearing the crown. Various shots of the crowning ceremony. Shots of the crowds. Close shot of woman smoking a pipe. Shots of the horse fair and horse changing owner, shot of the goat.

Keywords

Entertainment and leisure; Women; Customs and traditions; Curiosities; Animals

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2541

Length of story (in feet)

97

Story extras:

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