Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: US Navy Attacks Jap Bases

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

665A

Date Released

5 Mar 1942

Date submitted

2 Mar 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: US Navy Attacks Jap Bases
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Paratroops Raid Normandy

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Story No. within this Issue

1 / 2

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: US Navy Attacks Marshall Islands. DESCRIPTION: The US Navy moves to attack the Gilbert and Marshall Island which have been used by the Japanese as bases since Pearl Harbour. The island groups lie on the direct route between America, Australia and the South-Western Pacific. SHOTLIST: On board Cruiser - Ceremony of ‘Crossing the Line’. Shots on Aircraft Carrier, bombing up planes (type unknown). Long shot of Aircraft Carrier (USS Unknown). Shots of US Navy planes, warming up for take off. Shots of planes taking off. Shot of Destroyer and Cruiser - US. Men on bridge of warship. Hand moving Speed Indicator. Shot of Engine Room. Cruiser at sea. Map showing situation of Marshall Islands. American speaking through a microphone. Naval Guns open fire (these are believed to be Cruiser’s guns). Cruiser firing guns. Battleships guns firing. Shots of fires on shore. Destroyer AA guns open up. US Cruiser at sea. More fires on shore. US Navy Attacks Jap Bases - CARD 41988 - SAME AS ABOVE We have had no dope on this material and these particulars have been taken from the commentary. ‘Crossing the Line’ ceremony was held on board on one of the warships. Sailors, etc. Various action shots. Shot of Admiral Halsey??

Keywords

Ships and boats; Weapons; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Locations

Marshall Islands

Footage sources

British Paramount

Card file number

41983

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

231

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