This film is showing as part of 'The Big Smoke:
Films from a Lost London 1896-1945', a touring programme of films from the BFI National Archive. Visit http://www.independentcinem... for more inform...
This film is showing as part of 'The Big Smoke: Films from a Lost London 1896-1945', a touring programme of films from the BFI National Archive. Visit http://www.independentcinemaoffice.or... for more information.
Queen Alexandra ordered a miniature Cadillac car for Crown Prince Olav (later King) of Norway and - never ones to miss an advertising opportunity - the manufacturers arranged the filming of the car's departure from the factory, where it is waved out by an enthusiastic male crowd.
This mini marvel continues its jubilant journey through the streets of London - past the Bank of England, around Trafalgar Square and on to Hyde Park. As crowds cheer and leap in front of the camera, desperate to be preserved on film, the driver's composure and deadpan facial expression remains one of the most entertaining aspects of this Edwardian glimpse of British pride.
The film ends with some charming footage of a tea party, in which three children run into trouble with the law for speeding! (Anna Kime)
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Just found out it was electric and will be on show from September 17 in the ballroom of the Queen's Hotel, Crystal Palace, south London the Baby Cadillac was capable of about 15 miles on one charge at speeds of up to 12mph. Bought for £62 by Queen Alexandra. Though still owned by the Norwegian royal family, it is on permanent loan to the Norsk Teknisk Museum in Oslo which has agreed to its appearance in England. Brum comes home.
I liked the shadow of the 'cameraman', doing the camera by hand.. :) At least he didn't have to worry about the batteries running out.. or memory space.. :) :)
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American?
Im severely interested in America
of the 30's to 50's
Cheers
The American Film Institute (AFI) has a comprehensive website which should be of interest.
Best wishes
BFIfilms
the Baby Cadillac was capable of about 15 miles on one charge at speeds of up to 12mph.
Bought for £62 by Queen Alexandra. Though still owned by the Norwegian royal family, it is on permanent loan to the Norsk Teknisk Museum in Oslo which has agreed to its appearance in England.
Brum comes home.