Movietone’s Review of the War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Realm Remains Resolute

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

589

Date Released

16 Sep 1940

Date submitted

12 Sep 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s Review of the War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: President Roosevelt on New Bases for USA
2. 2Movietone’s Review of the War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Destroyers and "Atlantic Line"
3. 3Movietone’s Review of the War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The First Lord’s Fighting Speech
4. 4Movietone’s Review of the War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Realm Remains Resolute

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Section Title

Movietone’s Review of the War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Realm Remains Resolute. DESCRIPTION: Buckingham Palace is bombed whilst Their Majesties were absent. The King and Queen continue to tour districts damaged in air raids. The words of Mr Churchill’s stirring speech are heard over pictures of raid damage and civilian fortitude. SHOTLIST: The King and Queen inspect damage to Buckingham Palace. King and Queen viewing damage and talking to people - good shots. Queen plays with black cat. Various shots of the ruins of London - Regent Street - Burlington Arcade etc. Good shots of ARP clearing ruins. AFS playing hoses on ruins. People leave home with belongings - pan up to Union Jack. Hospital ruins. Ruined houses - very good shots of ruins. Churchill with crowds in ruined streets. King Inspects Air Raid Damage - CARD 39708 King arrives at Metropolitan Police Supply Depot at Juxon Street, Lambeth and chats with ARP workers who worked during raid. Extensive damage was done, including railway arch which King inspects for himself. King leaves. Nearby householders cheer. RE’s clear debris. King And Queen Tour Bombed Areas - CARD 39719 Various shots of King and Queen touring the Bombed areas in London. Various shots of crowds. DA Bombs In West End - CARD 39721 Various shots of the damage done in West End bombing.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Displaced persons; War damage; Propaganda; Civil defence; Animals; Military

Footage sources

Movietone
British Paramount

Card file number

36231

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

200

Story extras:

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