News Briefs: Atomic Cannon

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1268
Date Released
21 Sep 1953
Date submitted
14 Sep 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1News Briefs: Canadian Navy Visits New York
  2. 2News Briefs: Atomic Cannon
  3. 3News Briefs: Territorials in Big Drop
  4. 4News Briefs: Sir Winston Leaves for Holiday
  5. 5Home Again

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Section Title
News Briefs
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Atomic Cannon. DESCRIPTION: The American Army’s Atomic Gun, on manoeuvres in Nevada, proved itself highly mobile in spite of its eighty-five tons. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Cannon on huge trailer. Shots of huge cannon being transported across bridge and along winding roads. Cannon in Nevada desert. Great explosion as shell is fired. Shell exploding exactly the same as atomic bomb - mushroom shape. Various shots of smoke.
Keywords
Environment; Weapons; Explosions; Military; Nuclear energy
Locations
Nevada
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
59757
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
71
Story extras:
Film clip

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