Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Pantelleria - The Surrender

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
733A
Date Released
24 Jun 1943
Date submitted
18 Jun 1943
Date submitted
21 Jun 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Derby 1943
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: His Majesty in North Africa
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Pantelleria - The Surrender
  4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Trailer - "Make and Mend"

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Pantelleria Surrenders. DESCRIPTION: The Infantry Force approached the island under cover from the guns of warships. Once they had landed prisoners began to give themselves up and were glad to do so. The capture of Pantelleria means the route through the Mediterranean can be opened up again. SHOTLIST: Cut story - MS of Coningham and Sergeant Pilot Cohen (injured nose). MS Coningham, shakes with Cohen. LS of landing craft at sea, destroyers escorting, Pantelleria in background. LS Fortresses over camera in formation. LS of island, shells & bombs bursting on same. GS island enveloped in smoke. British troops march into camera amid ruins. Bren Carriers disembarking from TLC. More shots troops marching. Pan of ruins. Oil dump burning and another small fire. AFU Copyright - Elevated shot of prisoners marching through valley, leader waving large white flag. Italians and civilians & troops over ruins, all waving something white. Italians read proclamation. Italians receive food. Groups. AFU - Bulldozer clears away debris. Few stragglers surrender into camera. British troops climb over ruins. Large group of Italian soldiers & civilians with one escort seated, white flag to fore. GS of Union Jack being hoisted. AFU - Italians give ‘V’ sign.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Food and cooking; Environment; Weapons; Aviation; Communications; Explosions; War damage; Prisoners of war; Navy; Animals; Engineering; Military
Footage sources
Army Film Unit
British Paramount
Card file number
43794
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
198
Story extras:
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