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1934 UNITED KINGDOM: Famous Northern sea-side resort blazes as Lord Derby 'switches on' annual show
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1:15Now PlayingDate: 20th September 1934
Location: BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: "ALL LIT UP" AGAIN!
ENGLAND: Lancashire: Blackpool
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Semi view of Lord Derby & Mayor, Derby talks, Semi view Lord Derby presses Button. Long of pavilion illuminated, and long view of illuminated tower. Semi view of man & woman watching illuminations. Ground view and top view of illuminated promenade. Semi view of illuminated tram. CU. of cow jumping over moon illumination. 2 semi views of Cinderella story illumination. Long view and CU. of 2 women on rail.
Sound Effect: Off-stage voice describes Lord Derby switching on the Illuminations. Off-stage voice describes illuminations Gen. traffic noise.
Nobility; Entertainment and Leisure; Edward George Villiers Stanley 17th Lord Derby (1865-1948), Great Britain
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