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Drewe, Noel, Active 1927 - 1995 (Circus Enthusiast)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Active 1927 - 1995

Biography

Noel Drewe was a circus historian and collector as well as an avid film enthusiast with a keen flair for filmmaking.

He made short films shot on 8mm featuring an eclectic mix of fairground experiences, illustrating the pleasures of Battersea fun fair, Southend-on-Sea, Kent seaside, Folkstone, Clacton and Southsea on Kodachrome colour film stock.

Found in 205 Collections and/or Records:

Here Comes the Circus Film, c1930 - 1949

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 8: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.59
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Cyldon. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Ringling bros. Barnum and Baily Circus from the 1930s and 1940s. Copied to DVD 3 .and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 2: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.10
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. 400 feet, 16 minutes long. Includes USA Circus footage.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, 1955

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 3: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.22
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Bertram Mills Circus. Copied to DVD 2 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, 1955

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 4: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.27
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Bertram Mills Circus. Copied to DVD 2 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here's The Circus Film, c1945 - 1990

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 8: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.61
Scope and Contents

16mm, G.B. Equipment Ltd. 400 feet, 11 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Includes Bertram Mills Circus. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1945 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here’s The Circus Film, 1950

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 20: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.183
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Star Movie Pak series. Black and white, with sound.

Dates: 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Here’s The Circus Film, c1945 - 1990

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 28: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.268
Scope and Contents

16mm, Castle Films. 3 Reels. Black and white, with sound.

Dates: c1945 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

House Music Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.12
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

I'm No Angel and Chase Me Pastry Film, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.128
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. In colour, with sound. Possibly filmed from the television. Includes the opening of ‘Lions in our Gardening’, and scenes from ‘Three Ring Circus’.

Dates: c1945 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

It's the Circus and Sawdust Ring Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 2: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.15
Scope and Contents

Features It's the Circus parts 1 and 2, as well as Sawdust Ring. 9.5mm. 200 feet, 8 minutes long. Includes Bertram Mills Circus.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

It's the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.44
Scope and Contents

9.5mm. 200 feet, 8 minutes long. Colour, silent. Possibly parts 1 and 2 on one reel. Includes Walton Zoo footage.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

It's the Circus Film, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 15: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.137
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Boots. 400 feet. Walton Films. Includes New Bertram Mills Circus.

Dates: c1945 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

It’s the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 32: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.309
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. Black and white, silent. Commercial film featuring Bertram Mills Circus.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

It's the Circus, Monkey Go Round and Godiva Rides Again Films, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.130
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. 350 feet, 29 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes 'Godiva Rides Again' starring Mandy Morgan, 'It’s the Circus' from Bertram Mills Circus, and 'Monkey Go Round' which features colour scenes.

Dates: c1945 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jay Miller's Circus Film, 1992 - 1993

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.158
Scope and Contents

8mm, Kodak. 50 feet, 3 minutes long. Silent, in colour. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe at Piccotts End Link Road, Hemel Hempstead.

Dates: 1992 - 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jealousy in the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.70
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jealousy in the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.75
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm. 2300 feet. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus. No leader.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jealousy in the Circus Part 1 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.38
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Safety Film, Pathetoscope. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jealousy in the Circus Part 1 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.42
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Safety Film, Pathetoscope. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jealousy in the Circus Part 2 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.41
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Safety Film, Pathetoscope. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

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