1930s BBC Musical film - Horace Shepherd

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Jeff Leach
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1930s BBC Musical film - Horace Shepherd Jan 11, 2015 20:39:53 GMT

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Post by Jeff Leach on Jan 11, 2015 20:39:53 GMT

Just came across this film listed on E-Bay

A 1937 BBC film listed as number 5 of a series

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16mm-Film-BBC-MUSICAL-NO-5-1937-350FT-B-W-SOUND-/321631930574?pt=UK_Films_Film_Stock&hash=item4ae2c1c8ce

Is this an important pre-war TV Item ?

Can anyone enlighten me ?

Last Edit: Jan 11, 2015 20:40:07 GMT by Jeff Leach

davidstead
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1930s BBC Musical film - Horace Shepherd Jan 12, 2015 19:53:57 GMT

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Post by davidstead on Jan 12, 2015 19:53:57 GMT

Hi jeff,

This one of a number of short films made showing the orchestras used by the BBC, they were made around 1935-7 and the only BBC connection is their title. They aren't BBC copyright in any way as far as I'm aware. They also were cut-down into shorter versions as I have several of the long and short versions myself.
They are certainly useful as archival records of the orchestras and also some contain footage of BBC radio stars, such as Tommy Handley (ITMA fame).

Hope that helps...

Davidx