Father Christmas (1914-1918)

Christmas during World War One. Hackney, London. Shot of horse drawn cart carrying Father Christmas (Santa Claus) with a decorated Christmas tree behind him, also on cart are driver and a few kids. Lots of children run, walk & skip along street, on all sides of the carts. Some children have toys they have been given. Shot of the carriage stopped in street. Father Christmas throws a ball into the crowd of children. MS Father Christmas standing in street surrounded by children. Great excitement. Homefront. WPA version contains title frame which gives following information: Reverend C. F. Morton presented a toy to every child whose father is in the trenches. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more th