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Children Playing in the Sea and Splashing
Truly glorious home movie - one of the earliest in the world - by Alfred Passmore
Overview
This short snapshot taken by pioneer amateur filmmaker Alfred Passmore is truly glorious, and one of the earliest known home movies in the world. The sense of fun as Passmore children Brian, Margaret and Mavis splash their mother Annie and uncle Benjamin Isaac Greenwood is palpable, making the century since the film was taken seem a mere instant.
The film is one of a collection of 15 home movies, mostly shot by Alfred Ernest Passmore (1867-1948) of his family at home and on holiday between 1902 and 1903. Several others are also available on BFI Player.
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