March of Time -- outtakes -- Bodleian Library; Ashmolean Museum
Creator(s)
- United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Motion Picture Reference
- March of Time, Inc. (Producer)
Scope and Content
Bodleian Library; Ashmolean Museum. Bell being rung in Bodleian Library to announce closing time. CU Sir William Patrick reading large book. Men walking down aisle between book shelves. Students reading. VAR people studying. CU man reading ancient MSS. CU MSS. Foundation of building. Men digging sand away for foundations. Men waterproofing a wall. Men at work with barrows, shovels. General view of excavation, showing Sheldonian Theatre in BG. Old Ashmolean Museum: Shot of elaborate silver microscope made for George III. CU card describing microscope, with picture of George Adams, the maker. Bodleian Library: Man walking down steps into cellar; shining torch; approaching shelf, selecting book, walking along passage with torch. CU old books on shelves. Man putting books on shelves. EXT of library. Men walking up to library, closing door.
Note(s)
Cameraman's dope sheet available in departmental files. Black screen from 01:20:14 through 01:20:34
Subjects
- MARCH OF TIME
- MUSEUMS
- LIBRARIES
- ENGLAND
- BOOKS
Places
- , England
Genre
- Film
- Outtakes.