Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Malta’s George Cross

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
695A
Date Released
1 Oct 1942
Date submitted
28 Sep 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Cathedral Steps
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Malta’s George Cross
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Convoy to Russia Fights Through

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: George Cross for Malta A193/12/1. DESCRIPTION: A special ceremony was held on Malta where Lord Gort (the Governor) handed over the George Cross to Sir George Borg, the Chief Justice. SHOTLIST: GV Government building rear with stand in front on which presentation is made. Officers approaching stand, one carrying case containing George Cross & letter from King. CU Officer. Shot through roof of damaged building showing Union Jack flying - VG. GS of parade. Pan shot of crowds. Pan of parade showing soldiers & sailors. Guard of Honour in front of building. Shots of crowds. Officer standing on rostrum, Gort addressing people. CU Gort hands medal & letter which is in case to Sir George Borg (Chief Justice). SV Gort with officers, shot of officers talking. Look down shot of crowds in badly damaged streets. Crowds outside Government buildings, rush to see George Cross which has been placed on a plinth, there are guards standing over same. CU of people passing plinth. Pan shot of Malta complete finishing up with sea. Pan shot from square in front of building to Govt. Building. CU Guard over George Cross. CU George Cross & letter in case. CU Letter from King. CU George Cross. Damaged buildings. CU Coat of Arms on top of Govt. Building. Cars standing outside building, shot of towers of Government Building.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Environment; Ceremonies; War damage; Navy; Crime; Military; Awards and honours
Locations
Malta
Footage sources
Army Film Unit
Card file number
42885
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
90
Story extras:
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