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DetailsOriginal Format: Super 8 Colour: Colour Sound: Silent Duration: 5 mins
Subject: ENTERTAINMENT / LEISURE MILITARY / POLICE SEASIDE SPORT
Summary Made by members of the Leeds Cine Club (later Leeds Movie Makers), this is a short film of boats and ships at Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The accompaniment of Wagner's music provides a dramatic atmosphere.
Description Made by members of the Leeds Cine Club (later Leeds Movie Makers), this is a short film of boats and ships at Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The accompaniment of Wagner's music provides a dramatic atmosphere.
Title: 'Wagner at Cowes'
The film opens in Cowes to the sound of Wagner's 'Ride of the Valkyries', with the harbour and the sea packed with sailing boats. From on a small, boat the film passes by other boats and ships of all kinds, including battle ships, like HMS Antelope. On shore there are old canons and someone dressed as Popeye.
