News In A Nutshell (1936)

Full title reads: “News in a Nutshell“. International news stories in brief. Intertitle reads: “Manchester“. Whit Monday Procession in Manchester. Panning L/S of crowds of children gathered for outdoor service in Albert Square. Various shots of parade through city streets. A lot of the girls wear white dresses, some children are dressed in period costumes. Many hold banners made from flowers. Intertitle reads: “St. Andrews“. Golf at St. Andrews, Scotland. Various shots of cheering crowds. C/U of golfing official presenting Hector Thomas with Amateur Golf Championship trophy cup. M/S of Hector being congratulated by AF McFee (sp.?) who won the same cup 50 years ago. Intertitle reads: “London Zoo“. Pets’ Corner in London Zoo opened, Regent’s Park, London. C/U of little girl, Jill (daughter of Claude Hulberts). She gives a speech and is then presented with some budgerigars. Various shots of children playing with animals - rabbits, chimpanzees, lambs, piglets and a parrot. Soun