"Merrie England" - Once Again! (1931)

Full title reads: "Oxford. 'Merrie England' - once again! 1500 dancers recapture spirit of Old England in great dance festival in beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace."



Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.



Massed performance of folk dancing around bandstand in gardens of Blenheim Palace.



Shots of Morris Dancers performing their traditional dances.



Shots of performing similar dances with sticks.



Shots of people enjoying English Country dancing. Lots of clapping and changing partners. No close shots.
FILM ID:809.22

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