Everest Expedition

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1237
Date Released
16 Feb 1953
Date submitted
13 Feb 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Everest Expedition
  2. 2New US Ambassador
  3. 3Bassett Wins World Interim Title
  4. 4Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Queen Mother Presents Medals
  5. 5Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Duke Receives Playing Fields Cheque
  6. 6Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Her Majesty at Christening
  7. 7Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: The Queen and Duke at French Film Festival

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Everest Expedition Leaves. DESCRIPTION: Before sailing in the Stratheden, members of the British Everest Expedition take a stroll along the quay at Tilbury. Major Wylie (Second in Command of the Expedition) is their spokesman. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. MS of ‘Stratheden’ in dock. Various angle shots of ship. Including her name on bows. Five members of expedition walk along quay. Including left to right: Dr Ward, Mr Westmacott, Major Wylie, Mr Band and Mr Stobart. Major Wiley speaks about expedition with members of crew standing around him.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Military; Exploration and explorers
Locations
Tilbury Docks
Card file number
58565
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Paul Wyand
Length of story (in feet)
81
Story extras:
Film clip

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