Birmingham Arts Ball (1949)

Unissued / unused material. Birmingham Arts Ball at the Grand Hotel, Birmingham, Midlands. Various shots people ball room dancing in fancy dress. Various shots people in fancy dressing jiving. Seems to be some sort of competition where only two couples remain on dance floor. Various shots couple dressed as Native Americans (Red Indians) doing silly dance. Various shots people in fancy dress doing the “Palais Glide“. Various shots people doing silly Red Indian dancing. Various shots fashion show of ladies’ evening wear from Handsworth School of dress design. Various shots men’s fancy dress parade. More shots fashion show, including saucy show girl outfits and wedding dresses. Various shots people in fancy dress messing about and putting on comedy sketches. L/S balloons dropping from ceiling. Date given on old record is 21/02/1949. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLAS