Southend Illuminations (1955)

Southend on Sea, Essex L/S of the Southend-on-Sea pier. The pier looks very dark, as if it is shot at night. Cut to a M/S of a man adjusting the fuses. C/U shot of the wall clock reading 6 o’clock. M/S of the man pushing a switch. Cut to a long shot of the pier lighting up. Great shot! C/U shot on a sign at the entrance reading ’PIER’. Several shots of the lights looking impressive. C/U shot of illuminated ship with the middle part missing - looks strange. “And with 75000 lamps out there, you can bet this town isn’t exactly a rest home for electricians!“ - says the voiceover. C/U low angle shot of a man in a uniform wearing glasses - chief engineer Gonle (sp?). M/S of Mr. Gonle supervising two electricians at work. C/U shot of a wooden door. M/S of a man opening it to reveal two fuses and a switch. C/U shot of the man changing one of the fuses. Cut to C/U shot of the illuminated boat - missing middle bit is working now. Succession of C/U shots showing whole world of illuminations: ’a woman taki