Razors (1951)

Razors, London. Extreme CU bristles on man’s chin. MS man sitting in front of microscope on a tripod, scientist Edgar Herman looks through microscope lens. Edgar passes the man a series of antique razors to try out, they are from Roman era, Medieval China and Shakespearean German cut-throat razors. Various shots modern disposable razors and electric razors. Man tries out electric razor. Extreme CU (through microscope) of man’s chin showing smooth bit where he has shaved. Note: picture slips at some points on version transferred on PM3398. FILM ID:3398.3 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British P