Pram Marathon For Mothers (1914-1918)

Pram marathon for mothers Contests. A Marathon Pram pushing race for mothers is won by Mrs. Groom; 40; mother of 5. Opens w/ shot of this woman pushing pram (baby carriage) along a country road w/ woods on side; a baby rides in pram; and an older boy & girl walk along w/ mum; automobile stopped on side of road; man stands beside it. CU as they stop for a break - mother feeds baby from bottle; then takes a drink herself. Shot of another woman pushing pram up same road; w/ boy on bicycle. CU a 3rd woman stopped on road feeding baby. Next; back on road; yet another mum w/ pram - this one has four people riding along on bikes. In Brighton - the mothers near the finish line. Funny shot of woman pushing pram on street toward camera; w/ policemen around her - odd juxtaposition. Another on street w/ policemen. Then another Finally; CU winning mother w / baby who has weird spots on face - looks like scabs or bruises but probably birthmarks. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL