Watching a typical day at the Brighton seaside, we see how the Londoner enjoys himself on one of his favourite excursions. Ballads made famous in music halls take the place of commentary. Photography by Walter Lassally. (Awards: Grand Prix, Venice)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010429
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Italy - Venice - Awards
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Holidays
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Seaside communities
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Music & Performing Arts → Ballads, English
Music & Performing Arts → Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)