Selected originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out-takes, rushes) for story "The Lord Mayor's Show" 67/92.
Contains some material not used in the newsreel story.
Various shots Lord Mayor's Show carnival parade in London. We see someone writing "Pathe News" on side of inflatable on one of the floats. Various shots crowds waving flags. Various shots of Lord Mayor putting on robes, in carriage. Pike Men and other dignitaries in ceremonial robes also seen. M/S buglers on horseback. Various shots of dome covered in scaffolding - could be Old Bailey law courts. More shots crowds. Sailors and Wrens of Royal Navy marching in parade. Choir boys on steps of St. Paul's cathedral. More general shots parade, Lord Mayor's coach and crowds - mostly same as before. M/S film star Dick Van Dyke driving the car from film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in the parade.
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