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Island Without Boys

Island Without Boys
Clip: 353637_1_1
Year Shot: 1955 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1609
Original Film: 028-710-04
HD: N/A
Location: Island of Markham, Holland
Timecode: 00:43:55 - 00:44:52

Audio is low on screener The quaint story of a picturesque Dutch island where there isn't a little boy to be seen. Boys and girls alike wear long ringlet hair, and skirts, until the age of 8. Then, a haircut for the boys and they take their place in male society. Establishing shot - Fishing pier and houses in the back ground. MLS - Mother and children walking down the steps of a house. CUS - Looks like three golden haired girls looking in a basket. CUS - Looks like a girl but there's a white panel on the front of the shirt meaning its a he. CUS - A little boy and girl eating ice cream. CUS - A cap with a star this indicates its a boy. CUS - A boy in long hair wearing pants. Boys wear their hair long until the age of 8.