“Show Boat“ (1932)

Full title reads: “London. ’Show Boat’. Gaily decorated twinkling lights, cabaret, dancing & ’Free from .’ is London’s latest river attraction.“ London. Steamboat moored alongside the Embankment of the River Thames. Closer shot of the bow of the boat. Shots of the paddle steamer “Show Boat“ sailing along the Thames. The funnel folds down to allow the boat to pass under a bridge. High angle shot of people on the deck of the boat. White jacketed waiters are bringing them drinks. A woman dressed in a dinner suit with bare arms conducts a small band of musicians. High angle shots of the people on the boat. The ’Show Boat“ sails off down the River. NB DORA - is the Defence of the Realm Act - which set out licensing hours and regulations over drinking and dancing, it was passed during the First World War. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.