Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: In Memory of a Star

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

766A

Date Released

10 Feb 1944

Date submitted

7 Feb 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: In Memory of a Star
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Clearing New Britain
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Messages Home (First Series)
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Humour Behind the Lines

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: In Memory of a Star (Liberty Ship - Carole Lombard). DESCRIPTION: In memory of Carole Lombard, Irene Dunne launches a liberty ship bearing her name. Also at the launch were Carole’s husband, Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery. SHOTLIST: Cut story - GS of Carole Lombard during tour of country selling War Bonds. Fade to liberty ship "Carole Lombard", pan down bows, to stand where Lt Commander Robert Montgomery. Captain Clark Gable, with Irene Dunne are standing. GS of Irene Dunne smashing traditional bottle. Ship runs down slipway. GV of those on stand watching same.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Ships and boats; Death; Fundraising; Ceremonies; Navy; Military; Launchings

Footage sources

United Newsreels

Card file number

44531

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

39

Story extras:

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