Dublin, Eire (Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland).
Various shots of the Cinema and Theatres Branch of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union celebrating its Silver Jubilee with a supper and dance at Morran's Hotel. The Union's...
Dublin, Eire (Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland).
Various shots of the Cinema and Theatres Branch of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union celebrating its Silver Jubilee with a supper and dance at Morran's Hotel. The Union's Vice President William McMullin is among those seen having dinner.
Senator Thomas Forran presents certificates to successful trainees. Commentator explains that in conjunction with the Cinema Owners Association the branch arranges for the training of young people as cinema operators and technicians. Students pose with their scrolls.
Senator Forran presents a medal to Mr Robert Tate, President of the Branch and Chief Operator at the Savoy Cinema, Dublin.
General view of people dancing (mostly just jigging about) at the dance afterwards.
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