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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