Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Sergeant Smythe, VC

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

695

Date Released

28 Sep 1942

Date submitted

24 Sep 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: For Deeds Done - Honour Rendered
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Sergeant Smythe, VC
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Wendell Wilkie Sees Egyptian Battlefield
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Madagascar - Under Control
5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Donald McCullough (Question Master of the Brains Trust) - Reviews Our Wonderful Harvest

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sergeant Smythe Gets VC A258.2/2. DESCRIPTION: The South African, Sergeant Smythe, received his VC in Egypt from General Pienaar. SHOTLIST: General shot of troops parade in a square formation. CU Pinaar & Smythe. CU Pinaar pinning VC onto Smythe’s tunic. CU Pinaar & Smythe shaking hands. CU Smythe with VC. Shot of troops cheering, after presentation.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours

Footage sources

Army Film Unit

Card file number

42889

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

33

Story extras:

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