Invasion Of England (1922)

Durham, County Durham. Full titles read: “The Invasion of England - Varsity students humorous version amuses thousands of spectators.“ L/S’s of students in fancy dress costumes walking in procession through street. At the head of the procession is student dressed as a dragon. followed by Saxons. L/S’s of students trying to seek each others rowing boats on the river. Large crowds watch from the river bank. L/S of man in drag wrapped up in chains and fastened with huge padlock!. An angel like figure with wings on his head uses large key to rescue the damsel-in distress! M/S’s of the man in drag kissing man in soldiers outfit. Various shots of group of Saxons dancing. 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. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes mo