Mural Artist (1954)

Mural artist - model Shirley Pearce paints the backcloths which are used for her fashion shoots. London. C/U of Shirley’s feet as she takes her shoes off. M/S as she walks across a large sheet of paper on the ground and kneels down. Various shots as she begins to sketch a balcony scene on it. She lies down and marks out where her eye line will be then continues to draw. M/S as she walks over to the desk and selects some paint pots. Various shots as she starts to fill in the sketches. C/U as she rolls it up. C/U as it is unrolled at photographer Walter Bird’s studio. Various shots as it is hoisted into place. M/S of Shirley in the dressing room, she is dressed in an evening gown and tiara. She walks out and onto the set. M/S as the photographer adjusts Shirley’s dress. M/S as they adjust the lighting and camera. C/U of Shirley, she licks her lips and smiles. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING IN