Well Done Sheffield Cinemas (1922)

Sheffield, Yorkshire. Full titles read: “WELL DONE SHEFFIELD CINEMAS - magnificent sum raised for Hospitals - Carnival and Fancy Dress Football Match.“ L/S of the street carnival in full swing. Large crowds of people in fancy dress costumes move down street. M/S of Harem girl (could be a man dressed as a woman) dancing in front of a man playing an organ grinder. M/S of clown with tambourine standing next to man playing the piano. L/S of man in top hat and tails conducting a band full of clowns at football stadium (could be either Hillsborough or Bramell Lane). L/S’s of the the football players coming onto the pitch for charity football match (possibly Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United). L/S of two woman in fur coats standing in centre circle, they kick off the match. Several shots of the football match in progress. L/S of the ball being crossed into the area from the right a player headers the ball and scores. L/S’s of the crowd waving at the camera. Various shots of the street carnival.
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