• Short Summary

    Caught by the Camera - a model of the liner "Empress of Britain"; a roller-skating championship in Milan; 17th century cannonballs found in Budapest; and buffalo in Naples.

  • Description

    Item title reads - CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA (NO. 97).

    01:58:48 - L/S of liner "Empress of Britain" being launched. Various shots of a model of the ship built by Dr. Rex Stansfeld of Hailsham. A lady launches it into a big pool while people stand around and watch. M/S as the doctor pilots the ship around the pool by wireless.

    01:59:39 - Milan, Italy. M/S of a couple competing in a roller-skating championship. They skate together and make various shapes, including the letter 'W', while people watch. M/S of little boy skating around.

    02:00:07 - Budapest, Hungary. M/S of workmen working on the site of a demolished house. M/S's of 17th century cannonballs found at the site. M/S as the men roll the heavy balls up a wooden ramp, C/U of one.

    02:00:39 - Naples, Italy. L/S of a field full of buffalo, various shots of little ones. M/S of one with its calf.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    1136.26
    Media URN:
    39541
    Group:
    Pathetones
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    03/08/1936
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:02:23:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:58:41:00 / 02:01:04:00
    Canister:
    PT 332

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