On Parade - Filmed At Southend (1932)

Southend, Essex. “The Guards aren’t the only folk who go on Parade - Eve, for instance - “ High angle shot of bevy of bathing beauties parading in front of a large audience. Spotty swimsuits seem to be all the rage. Various shots of the girls posing. Probably a fashion show although could be a beauty contest. C/U of man in naval uniform admiring the swimwear. Woman models a large cape which is worn over a swimsuit. Girls walk through the crowd who watch from their deck chairs. C/U of three spectators, man in flat cap and two women. High angle showing large crowd who are watching. “In a bathing Parade a miss is as good as a male - (or better).“ Line of girls model different swimsuits - this time with geometric patterns and capes. C/U of man with medal around his neck - a mayor or some other official? M/S of a young girl doing a high kick routine on a small outdoor stage in front of a small uniformed band. She does some one hand acrobatic handstands. M/S of group of girls modelling rather go