London Visitors
Synopsis
The film takes us to the North of England to follow the migration of the black-headed gull down to London. There, the narrator asks viewers to "listen to their gossip", before demonstrating the bird’s flight in slow motion. We see a polecat feasting on gull eggs, and then a man collecting the eggs for human consumption, with the film telling us that they are considered a “delicacy” in London. Indeed, according to the British Trust for Ornithology, around 300,000 gull’s eggs were sold every year in Leadenhall Market in London during the 1930s, when London Visitors was made.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lyme Regis Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Field
- Original Title
- London Visitors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/01/1936
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Instructional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Field
Oliver G. Pike
J.V. Durden
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver G. Pike
Director of Photography
Mary Field
Director
J.V. Durden
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for London Visitors.
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Frequently Asked Questions About London Visitors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is London Visitors about?
The film takes us to the North of England to follow the migration of the black-headed gull down to London. There, the narrator asks viewers to "listen to their gossip", before demonstrating the bird’s flight in slow motion. We see a polecat feasting on gull eggs, and then a man collecting the eggs for human consumption, with the film telling us that they are considered a “delicacy” in London. Indeed, according to the British Trust for Ornithology, around 300,000 gull’s eggs were sold every year in Leadenhall Market in London during the 1930s, when London Visitors was made.
Who directed London Visitors?
London Visitors was directed by Mary Field.
Who stars in London Visitors?
The principal cast of London Visitors includes Not specified.
When was London Visitors released and how long is it?
London Visitors was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 10m.