Summary

Saltdean, East Sussex.

A racing car leaves a garage, driven by a man (Allan Brown?). He is followed by 5-year-old Jane Chase in a tiny racing car. She pulls up beside a mechanic who adjusts something in the car, then she drives off.

Jane is then lifted out of the car by a Allan Brown and 3-year-old John Chase is put into the driving seat. He is shown how to work the controls then drives about. Jane watches. Commentator says "She's picking up a few tips from John".

Cataloguer's note: in spite of commentator's remark, it is plain to see that Jane can drive perfectly well on her own, and I think this story should have been called 'Girl Driver'!

Cutting on file calls 3-year-old boy Nicholas Chase, not John.

Source British Pathé
Title BOY DRIVER
Description Saltdean, East Sussex.

A racing car leaves a garage, driven by a man (Allan Brown?). He is followed by 5-year-old Jane Chase in a tiny racing car. She pulls up beside a mechanic who adjusts something in the car, then she drives off.

Jane is then lifted out of the car by a Allan Brown and 3-year-old John Chase is put into the driving seat. He is shown how to work the controls then drives about. Jane watches. Commentator says "She's picking up a few tips from John".

Cataloguer's note: in spite of commentator's remark, it is plain to see that Jane can drive perfectly well on her own, and I think this story should have been called 'Girl Driver'!

Cutting on file calls 3-year-old boy Nicholas Chase, not John.
Archive British Pathe
Year 01/01/1953
Duration 00:01:19:00
Stock Black & White
Sound Sound
Film ID 1337.04

Keywords

Saltdean East Sussex Allan Brown Jane Chase children miniatures driving cars mechanics John Chase Nicholas Chase sexism feminism racing cars
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