NEST EGG [Main Title]

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Object description

Short humorous film detailing the need to be prudent with money.

Content description

The story follows the adventures of Dai Jones, newly demobbed from the Royal Welch Fusiliers after the war, who receives his gratuity of Â£94 from National Savings. He and his wife consider spending it; they visit a jewellers, a furrier, a car showroom and an auction but eventually decide not to squander the money, instead deciding to sell their existing car (for a handsome profit) and increasing their "nest egg".

Physical description

16mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: National Savings Committee (Production sponsor)
Concord (Production company)
Harvey, Maurice (Production individual)
Lewis, Jay Gardner (Production individual)
Production date: 1945
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: 1
Catalogue number: MGH 2400

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