Unguarded Moment

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Scenes of injury and death

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Unguarded Moment

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Blackheath
1951-01-01
Sound
5m

The perils of Britain's roads are seen in this chilling 1951 film as the carelessness of Johnny, Fred and Mary results in disaster and death!

Johnny, Fred and Mary all work at the same factory. At 'clocking-off time' all three hurry home; Johnny by motorcycle, Fred by public tram and Mary on a bicycle with a flat tyre. All three are then seen reading local papers when the commentator points them to stories about the fatal accidents they might have had because of their inattention to road safety. All three are seen lying, mortally wounded, under various vehicles as a consequence of their foolish haste to get home.

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