Adventures of Tom, Dick and Harry

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
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.

Adventures of Tom, Dick and Harry


School children learn that mistakes made when cycling to school aren't always forgiven - in this instructional film made by their headmaster

This amusingly shocking film, made by A C Barnden, shows how bad cycling practice and inattention to other traffic leads to disaster. First, we're asked to spot the mistakes made by children on bicycles. They make many on their way to school but arrive unscathed. Then, as we repeat the journey, the children's careless mistakes end in gruesome accidents. Finally, we see the children cycling properly and displaying good road sense - and they all arrive at school safe and sound.


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