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Serie-wedstrijden om den ESC beker te Edam

Reportage about the matches in the challenge cup held by Edam’s Sport Comité.

The football matches for the challenge cup held by Edam's Sports Comité (ESC) were followed by fans young and old. The reportage shows the Edam football field, in a spacious polder area. The teams E.V.C. (from Edam) and K.F.C. (from Koog aan de Zaan) pose for the camera. During the breaks, the audience enthusiastically waves at the camera. A police officer keeps the youngest spectators off the field. After the matches are over, the camera focuses in on the silver cup.

Kijkjes tijdens de groote kaatspartij te Franeker

Reportage about a pelota match held on August 4, 1920, in Franeker.

The film opens with shots of a parade through the city, a band, and dignitaries riding in a carriage. The bleachers surrounding the field are filled to the last seat. From a special 'tent', the board watches the match, which is played fanatically. Afterwards, the players pose for the camera. The film also contains footage of the audience, who consists almost entirely of men. Finally, we see a tribute being paid to the champions.

Installatie burgemeester van Schiedam

Reportage about the inauguration of the Mayor of Schiedam.

Several men wearing hats, including the new Mayor, are driven in an open carriage to Schiedam’s town hall. The audience curiously looks on and follows the procession. At the city hall, they step out of the carriage and walk into the building, amid great public interest. The reportage ends with a shot of the men in a sun lounge. They pose for the camera.

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