Pageant And Fete At Sidcup (1920-1929)

Pageant and Fete at Sidcup, London. The portrayal of the history of the world; an ambitious production to say the least; plays to large audience in a park or private garden. Begins w/ a long procession of many people; both adults and children; in various costumes representing different historical periods. A girl holding a robe around her walks alone across lawn in front of audience. CU profile. The action begins w/ a scene of savages: or cavemen having a battle w/ spears. Various other scenes include Greek maidens dancing in short white tunics; procession of medieval monks; a crowd of more middle-ages types chanting; knights on horseback; some more dance and some more processions. Entertainment; theatre. Pageants; historical. 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