Roman Galley is Launched on Grass

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

99A

Date Released

30 Apr 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Homecoming of the Princes
2. 2Roman Galley is Launched on Grass
3. 3Big Rally for Chief Scout in Australia
4. 4FA Cup Warriors Return Home
5. 5Spring Plays Havoc with Simple Monkeys
6. 6Glen Kidston Lands at Pretoria on Cape Flight

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Roman Galley Is Launched on Grass. DESCRIPTION: British soldiers rehearse naval act in Rushmoor Arena for Aldershot Annual Tattoo. SHOTLIST: Close shot of British soldiers in Roman costume rehearsing. Launch of Roman galley by an Officer. Rear view of the galley going down the slipway. Long shot of same in arena with soldiers singing the "Volga boat song".

Keywords

Ships and boats; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Ceremonies; Fashion and costume; Military; Launchings; History and archaeology

Footage sources

British Movietone News

Card file number

1180

Length of story (in feet)

80

Story extras:

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