Indoor Surfers! (1929)

“This is the new kind of swimming bath that is becoming the rage of Germany.“ M/S of an amazing looking indoor swimming pool. There are large advertising posters around the walls and a balcony for spectators. Lots of people are in the pool and hanging around the edges. M/S of the edge of the pool. Fun and games as people are tipped into the pool by their friends. Various shots of people diving from a diving board. One man does a comedy jump. “No more placid waters for bathers - the mechanism behind the netting keeps everything moving - “ M/S of people in the pool. They dive into the waves - presumably an early wave machine. Various shots of everyone having fun. M/S showing the spectators’ gallery. There are tables and chairs - very civilised. Was an item in Pathe Pictorial issue number 606. Note: we don’t see anyone surfing by the way! It is a pretty cool swimming pool. Note: this can was previously known as EP253B. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLI