Moths
16mm film soundtrack negative unknown Sound 01.08.1955 4:00
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Summary: Soundtrack for Pathe item entitled 'Moths' about lepidopterist L. Hugh Newman's butterfly farm, Salisbury Road, Bexley, Kent.
Title number: 13
LSA ID: LSA/18
Description: The film includes the presentation of various types of large and beautiful moth species, including an Ailanthus or 'Tree of Heaven' silk moth from China, a Polyphemus of 'Giant Oak' silk moth from North America, moon moths from the Indian Himalayas, a Canadian bulls-eye moth and a Madagascar moth. L. Hugh Newman is filmed showing a young boy the different types of moth and the correct way to mount, store and preserve deceased specimens.
Cast: L. Hugh Newman
Further information: Sound Only - Sound and picture version available on LSA/0019 (first film) and on LSA/0020 (second film).
Keywords: Butterflies; Moths; Farms; Animal husbandry
Locations: United Kingdom; England; London; Kent; Bexley
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