Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: English "Jitterbugs" Hold a Rally

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

569

Date Released

29 Apr 1940

Date submitted

19 Apr 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Mr Duff Cooper’s War Prophecy
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Canadian Destroyers Guard Their Coast Line
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: From Bedsteads to Battleships
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Her Royal Highness, Air Commandant
5. 5Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: The Queen’s Niece Weds Air Force Volunteer
6. 6Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: English "Jitterbugs" Hold a Rally
7. 7Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Outstanding Figures in the Canine World
8. 8Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Anzac Day Honoured in London
9. 9Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Australia’s Contribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 9

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Jitterbugs at Locarno. DESCRIPTION: The American craze reaches the Streatham Hill Locarno. SHOTLIST: Shot of the band. Various shots of the competitors going pretty well crazy. One girl faints and has to be carried away. This story was built up with shots of an American jam session. Negroes In American section.

Keywords

Ethnic groups; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Women; Competitions

Footage sources

Great Britain

Card file number

38812

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

77

Story extras:

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