Cuts (rushes, out takes) for story in Colour Pictorial - CP 411. The original stories are also on Pathe Master tape *PM0201*.
Cuts for different stories are a little muddled up (Naval Battle, then Flower Conference then more Naval Battle etc.)
Cuts for story NAVAL BATTLE in CP 411 - various shots of model boats in mock battle. Shots of the spectators and C/Us of the model craft.
Cuts for story FLOWER CONFERENCE in CP 411 - Similar material to cut story. Various shots of woman arranging flowers and presenting man with bouquet. C/Us of flower arrangements including one shaped like a cake. Men are seen adding the final touches to their artworks. Bride and bridesmaids are seen with floral arrangements.
Cuts for story TIGER IN BATH in CP 411 - Various shots of visitors to a zoo looking at animals and taking photographs and cine film. A man and a woman are obviously trying to get a specific shot as they stand at ease then suddenly put the camera up. Shots of various animals including seal, dog, penguins, goat, etc. Tiger lies down in his cage and walks around. Water is hosed through the bars - tiger doesn't seem too happy about it. Tiger stands on the bath, eventually putting his back legs in.
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