Tilbury - SS Gothic Ready

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1275

Date Released

9 Nov 1953

Date submitted

5 Nov 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Edinburgh - The Duke Installed
2. 2London - Coronation Paintings
3. 3Tilbury - SS Gothic Ready
4. 4Norfolk - Mine Disposal
5. 5Berlin - Spandau Guard Changing
6. 6USA - Greek Royal Tour
7. *Edinburgh - The Duke Installed
8. *Soccer - Scotland V Wales
9. *Tilbury - SS Gothic Ready

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Tilbury - SS Gothic Ready. DESCRIPTION: The 15,900 ton liner Gothic is to play the part of a Royal Yacht during Her Majesty’s forthcoming tour. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS Gothic in dock. Name on bow. Sailor on deck looks over side. Ratings put final touches to ship, Vice Admiral Abel Smith with ship’s commander Captain Aitchison walk along deck. Interior views of Royal Apartments. Queen’s day cabin. Duke’s day cabin. CU desk that was Queen Victoria’s. Sun Lounge. Views of Royal ante-room. CU vase of flowers. The saloon, dining table. SCU candlesticks.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Navy; Military

Card file number

60052

Credits:

Camera

George Richardson

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

101

Story extras:

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