Withdrawal Completed

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1439
Date Released
31 Dec 1956
Date Other
Dec 1956
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1South Africa - 1st Test
  2. 2Mass Treason Trials
  3. 3A White Christmas
  4. 4A Doctor at Sea
  5. 5Moonstruck
  6. 6Withdrawal Completed
  7. 7British Movietone Joins with the Management of This Theatre in Wishing All Its Patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Withdrawal Completed. DESCRIPTION: The final paragraph of the Port Said story featured the return of British civilian technicians from Egyptian internment, safe and sound, on their way home with the few remaining troops who’ve now completed their withdrawal. Meanwhile members of the UN Emergency Force have been taking a look at the one-time Mecca of the tourist. One immediate task is to ensure the safety of the British salvage fleet, whose crews are remaining behind to help clear the Canal of Nasser’s blockships. SHOTLIST: British civilians arrive from internment aboard train. General Sir Hugh Stockwell leaves aboard craft. Egyptians trying to knock down the De Lesseps statue with pick axes etc. Indian UN troops visit the Sphinx. UN troops board British ships who are helping to clear the Canal.
Keywords
Displaced persons; Military
Locations
Egypt; Port Said
Footage sources
Gaumont British
Rota
Card file number
69311A
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Len Waldorf
Length of story (in feet)
158
Story extras:
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