Donkey Derby (1955)

Wivelsfield Green, Sussex. L/S of the Epsom race court. Crowds and cars are seen everywhere. Crowded grandstand can be seen in the background. M/S of the crowd around bookmakers. L/S of the crowds. L/S of the roundabout with a few children enjoying a ride. Low angle M/S of the roundabout. L/S of the race tracks. Low angle C/U shot of a bookie next to his board. L/S of the race. Cut to a high angle shot of a line of donkeys lead by children. This is Donkey Derby in Wivelsfield Green, Sussex - charitable event in aid of the Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies and some other charities. High angle L/S of the crowd leaning over the wooden fence. M/S of a man wearing bowler hat leading an armoured rider on a donkey along the course. M/S of a woman leading a lady rider with a large straw hat on a donkey along the course. Several M/S of the people in the audience. M/S of a boy stroking a donkey’s head - sweet. M/S of the children and donkeys preparing for the race. Several shots of the people selling toys, peo
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