Maiden Voyage of Southern Cross

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1349

Date Released

11 Apr 1955

Date submitted

29 Mar 1955

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Sir Anthony Eden - New Premier
2. 2Royal Visit to Oil Refinery
3. 3Empire Trophy Race
4. 4Steeplejacks - New Style
5. 5All for Charity
6. 6Maiden Voyage of Southern Cross
7. 7The Flying Frenchman

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Maiden Voyage of the Southern Cross. DESCRIPTION: With engines and funnel situated right aft, the new Shaw-Savill liner Southern Cross presents a revolutionary design for ocean travel. SHOTLIST: GV of the bridge looking aft. GV of the Southern Cross. CU of the streamlined mast. CU of the streamlined funnel. CU of the Commander (Sir David Aitcheson). GV of sports deck. GV of the lounge. GV of the hairdressing. GV of the tavern. GV of silhouette of man and woman drinking. CU of a cinema projector, operator. GV of screen. GV of balcony. CU of the stern of the Southern Cross. GV of the boat.

Keywords

Ships and boats

Locations

Southampton

Card file number

63195

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Camera

Paul Wyand

Length of story (in feet)

99

Story extras:

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