Homecoming of Poseidon Heroes

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

116

Date Released

24 Aug 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Government Faced with Grave Crisis
2. 2Homecoming of Poseidon Heroes
3. 3Sydney Takes Pride in New Bridge
4. 4Sea Going Trawlers Play New Role
5. 5Mud Baths Are the Rage at Gravesend
6. 6British Victory in Ulster TT Races

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Homecoming of Poseidon Heroes. DESCRIPTION: As "Rawalpindi" berths Movietone has exclusive interview with CPO Willis and survivors on deck. SHOTLIST: Long shot of "Rawlpindi" coming into dock. Close shot of Willis with sailors on deck. Close ups of the sailors. Long shot of "Rawlpindi" docking. Panning shot of sailors and civvies leaning over side. Close shot coming down gangplank. Sailors with families and two hold babies. Group of sailors give "Three Cheers" close shot.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Navy; Accidents and disasters; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1375

Length of story (in feet)

101

Story extras:

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