Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Antwerp Open

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

809A

Date Released

7 Dec 1944

Date submitted

4 Dec 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Trailer: "Christmas Wishes"
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Antwerp Open
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Princess Launches HMS ? (This is Vanguard)
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Stand Down

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Antwerp Open. DESCRIPTION: The opening of Antwerp and it’s miles of docks has provided the vast facilities for the landing of supplies. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS Cargo ship. Elevated pan of Antwerp docks. Minesweepers clearing the Scheldt, approaches to Antwerp, convoy steams up towards city, various shots of ships docking, & cargo being unloaded. Explosion in the Scheldt, could be mine blowing up.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Vehicles; Weapons; Industry and manufacture; Explosions; Navy; Military

Footage sources

Army Film Unit
Canadian Film Unit
British Paramount
Pathe
Royal Navy

Card file number

45327

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

71

Story extras:

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