Pyrotechnics (1926)

“Most of us, one time or another, have watched a firework display, but few see the labour in putting the big set pieces together....“ M/S of man carry a large framework to which fireworks are attached. He lays it down on the ground with other pieces. A man oversees the work. “Then the sections join . The projections on the frames are the fireworks, linked at the top by the white “quickmatch.“ L/S of the huge framework. Men work in foreground. C/Us of men working on the frame. L/S of the frame and men at work. L/S of another part of the display taking shape. Dissolve into a M/S of two men strapping fireworks to the framework. Large spoked framework is lifted up into an upright position. “Other experts arrange the rockets and bombs...“ M/S of a man threading rockets into a stand. M/S of a row of “bombs“. C/U of a bomb being placed inside a holder. “And when all’s pray for a nice fine night, and....“ Night shots of the display. Impressive display representing a