Celebrities from stage, screen, tv and radio at Battersea Park funfair.
Unissued / unused material.
Variety Club Star Gala, Battersea Park, London.
CU comedian Freddie Frinton and glamorous Walls rep. sharing an ice-cream. MS comedienne and actress Liz Fraser and Freddie Frinton signing autographs before taking a ride on the carousel. MS film star Suzanna Leigh riding on go-karts and then signing autographs. Various shots Liz Fraser, Suzanna Leigh, Trevor Lucas and John Walker (Johnny Walker) riding on big wheel. MS Sydney Tafler, Gerald Flood and Maurice Denham walking down stairs and passing camera. Various shots glamorous girlies in miniskirts dancing with John Slayer. MS pop group the Chanters performing on outdoor stage.
CU Richard Todd & comedian Dickie Henderson. Various shots girls in swimsuits taking part in beauty contest. CU disc jockey Tony Blackburn judging the beauty contest. CU Richard Todd judging the contest. More shots of celebrity judges: Leslie Macdonnell and comedian Graham Stark, who clowns about, taking pictures. CU winners of contest. MS Tony Blackburn handing cheque to winner (Lena Scott from Rotherham), Leslie MacDonald puts on sash. Tony Blackburn signs autographs for crowds of adoring female fans. CU Dickie Henderson and singer Kathy Kirby waving. Various shots stage and film actor Robert Morley walking, followed by man with umbrella.
Date on dope sheet is 11/05/1968.
Unknown user says
"Sydney Rafnor" should read Sydney Tafler.
At 03:45, comedian Davie Kaye rushes to one of the beauty contestants and kisses her.
Unknown user says
Thanks. We don't know what happened there.