Fans (1955)

London. C/U of a woman in evening wear holding a large fan in front of her face. C/U of her peeking above the fan in a coy fashion. Camera pans down to show the decoration on the fan. The narrator speaks of the “language of the fan“ letting us know that the particular gesture shown means “I love you“. M/S and C/U of a woman sitting at a table repairing antique fans. High angle shot over her shoulder which shows her gluing part of the fan onto a wooden base. C/U of her painting glue onto the wooden slats. Narrator explains that repair techniques, pleating and shaping the wood are trade secrets. The repaired fan is opened and closed for the camera. M/S of a model in white strapless evening gown and long gloves holding her fan. She holds it in front of her face with her right hand. This means “follow me“. C/U of the fan, tilt up to show woman’s face. C/U of a fan made of brightly coloured feathers. Camera pans down to show the hand of the woman who is holding it (bright red nails and a lacy