Abacus V Modern Calculator (1967)

No title - Abacus versus modern calculator. Hong Kong.



C/U abacus and calculating machine. L/S crowd gathered round competitors in the hall. C/U's girl using large calculator. M/S little boy Lee Pak Kwan using abacus. Various shots as he works with an abacus. M/S of the girl with calculator in foreground, Lee in background. C/U stopwatch being stopped at end of contest. Interior hall for prize giving. M/S pan as Lee Pak Kwan walks up and receives his prize. C/U as he bows to audience and V.I.P.s then walks off stage.
FILM ID:2023.35

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