Off to America

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1455A
Date Released
25 Apr 1957
Date Other
Apr 1957
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Hussein Feted by Army
  2. 2Off to America
  3. 3Easter Parade

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mayflower Arrives at Plymouth. DESCRIPTION: Plymouth; and Mayflower the Second ready for her big adventure. Members of the crew saw their skipper, Commander Villiers meet the Lord Mayor, and drink a toast to Plymouth at a civic farewell gathering. SHOTLIST: MLS of the Mayflower II. Various shots of the crew all dressed in 17th century costumes. Shot of the Captain. Commander Villiers greeting the Lord Mayor. Shot of the crew. Commander Villiers drinking a toast. Commander walks along. Commander in boat with other crew members rowing out to meet the Mayflower II. MLS Mayflower II. Various shots of the crew. Various shots of the crew working on the Mayflower II, up the ropes etc. MLS Mayflower II starting out at sea. Aerial over Mayflower II.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Launchings
Locations
Plymouth
Footage sources
Plymouth Films
Card file number
70439
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Camera
Robert Turner
Length of story (in feet)
87
Story extras:
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