All’s Fair In Soho (1959)

Title reads: “All’s Fair in Soho“. 5th Annual Soho Fair, London. Various shots parade of carnival floats with bikini clad showgirls on. Intercut with C/Us of beatniks and young groovy people. Panning C/U of Pathe News building at 103 Wardour Street. More shots parade and beatniks dancing to guitar band. Panning C/U of Soho Queen Gale Sheridan waving from float. Interior. Shots of Soho Queen Beauty contest in the Cafe Royal. The panel of judges includes Duke of Bedford and Charles Forte. Various shots girls parading in swimsuits. Gale is presented with Butlin Trophy by Charles. Exterior: waiters’ race in Soho Square. C/U beatnik girl with long hair and wearing a shawl looking on. Various shots of waiters carrying trays with drinks on racing around Soho Square. Winner is Orhan Sev from Cyprus, other waiters pour champagne over his head. Interior: spaghetti eating contest between Handlebar Club (big moustaches) and Dog House Club (balaclavas) in Soho restaurant. Competitors start eati