Oldest Showman (1914-1918)

Oldest showman. Location of events unknown. Title frame: The Oldest Showman in England. Mr. Richard Thornton celebrates his 80th Birthday. Elderly couple standing in front of curtained window. He is lighting a cigar. She has a fluffy hat & a little muff. Next; the same couple with other family members; gathered on a porch — Grandfather’s birthday & family reunion occasion. A woman sits on step in FG; her arm around a little boy standing there. 2 other women stand in back talking. An old nurse holds a baby wrapped in blanket; the old man leans forward to glance at baby; and the old lady steps over and takes the baby in her arms. A young girl with her hair curled into ringlets walks out onto porch. Thornton alone; sitting in chair outside; looking very contented. He takes drink from a glass & sets it down on a small table; then reads newspaper. Relaxation; generations; age; children Elderly; families. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF