Learning on ScreenMovietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Navy is There
Series
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- British Movietone News
Issue
Story
- Story No. within this Issue
- 4 / 4
- Section Title
- Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
- Summary
- MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Navy in Australian Waters Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser Arrives. DESCRIPTION: The British Pacific Fleet receives a warm welcome in Australia. The Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser speaks to the people, thanks them for their efforts and assures them the British Navy is here. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Battleship plunging through water into camera. Various shots of British Fleet, Aircraft Carriers "Victorious" & "Formidable", Battleship "Duke of York" & of that class, cruisers, destroyers etc. Elevated shots of Sydney Harbour & bridge. - Library material. Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser out of car greeted by Rear Admiral GD Moore, Group walk towards camera. CU Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser making speech, "the difference between our two countries, fighting the European War", finishing on saying "the Navy is here" mix to (British Naval personnel marching through streets (in New Zealand) crowds cheering etc. Finish on White Ensign - close up - Library). Excellent aerials of Sydney Harbour.
- Keywords
- Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
- Footage sources
- Australia
Library
- Card file number
- 45496
- Credits:
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- Commentator
- Leslie Mitchell
- Length of story (in feet)
- 187
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