Billy (1931)

No title. C/Us of small white horse or donkey. “Just 33 years old but can pull down a stout tree in a few minutes.“ L/S and M/S of the donkey walking around in a circle pulling a lever which turns a post which in turn winds wire around itself. This is some kind of system for pulling down trees by donkey power. The donkey struggles a bit. C/U of the beast. “Roots and all - out it comes - one more “scalp“ for Billie’s belt - and an extra feed when home!“ M/S of donkey at work. Low angle shot of tree falling. Donkey stops moving. M/S of farmer patting the donkey as it chews on the tree root. Closer shot of the donkey being stroked. “Some big victims.“ Panning shot of a large tree trunk. Dog stands on top. Men stand beside the roots to show the size of the tree. Was an item in Eve’s Film Review issue number 545. 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.