Boot Inn (1958)

Vernham Dene, Hampshire. Exterior. L/S of a thatched country pub, The Boot. A middle-aged couple, Jim McNaulty and Mary Jones (who is in fact the landlord’s wife), walk past the free standing sign and enter the pub. Low angle C/U of the pub sign which has instead of a traditional picture a real boot hanging beneath the name (originally part of the landlord’s Indian Army uniform). M/S of the couple and their dachshund entering the porch to the pub. Jim pauses to use the old fashioned boot scraper next to the doorway. C/U of the boot scraper. Next to the scraper is a garden gnome and a couple of old boots. Low angle C/U of the couple admiring one of the ornamental boots hanging in the door frame. Jim takes one down for closer inspection before hanging it back in its original place and entering the pub. Interior. M/S of the couple entering the pub. As Mary enters she encounters various old hobnail and riding boots hanging from the ceiling. M/S of the bar which is also surrounded with boots. Jo