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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