Arethusa’s Flag is Hoisted on Peking

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

145

Date Released

7 Nov 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Last Phase of Fight for US President
2. 2Arethusa’s Flag is Hoisted on Peking
3. 3Berlin Experiences a Traffic Stoppage
4. 4Horses Run Amok on Australian Rodeo

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Arethusa’s Flag Is Hoisted on "Peking". DESCRIPTION: Boys of famous training institution row across to German barque that is to replace old frigate. SHOTLIST: Elevated shot of sailors paraded on deck. Officers with same. Long shot of cadets climbing down side of "Arethusa". Rowing boats pull away from side. Close shot of rowers in boat. Cadets pulling into side of "Peking" and climb up ladder. Salute is taken as flag is hoisted. Elevated shot of cadets raising hats and cheering. Scenic shot of "Peking" on water.

Keywords

Education and training; Ships and boats; Navy; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2091

Length of story (in feet)

125

Story extras:

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