Jack Tar Enjoys His Christmas Onboard

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

186A

Date Released

29 Dec 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Crack Riders Thrill Royal Spectators
2. 2Old Fashioned Christmas Comes to Life Again
3. 3Jack Tar Enjoys His Christmas Onboard
4. 4England Win First Test at Sydney by 10 Wickets

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Jack Tar Enjoys His Xmas on Board HMS Iron Duke. DESCRIPTION: HMS "Iron Duke" carries out festivities in traditional naval way at Portsmouth. SHOTLIST: Close shot of sailor in hammock below deck. Close shot of two sailors in hammocks. One brings out small cat from bag. Close shot of Turkey being prepared. CU hands dressing Turkey. Close shot of sailors and officers holding up barrel. Close shot of sailors carving Turkey. Officers come through mess and speak to sailors.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Food and cooking; Ceremonies; Navy; Animals; Military

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Movietone

Card file number

2175

Length of story (in feet)

85

Story extras:

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