Reports: The Millionth ‘phone

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

385

Date Released

19 Oct 1936

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Aviation: Observed by Ivan Scott: Jean Batten’s flight and RAF News
2. 2Reports: The Millionth ‘phone
3. 3Reports: Australia’s first Streamline Train
4. 4Reports: Al Smith for London
5. 5Reports: Speed on Paris’s "Round Pond"
6. 6Reports: Amazing discovery in London Church
7. 7Motor Show: Description by Sir Malcolm Campbell
8. 8Athletics
9. 9Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Scotland v Germany Soccer
10. 10Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: John Peel Centenary
11. 11Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Rodeos

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 11

Section Title

Reports

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Millionth ‘Phone. SHOTLIST: Shot of the Mayor of London speaking on Phone. The voice of the Mayor of London, Ontario is heard speaking. Shot of the special telephone to mark the occasion.

Keywords

Communications; Local government

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

4812

Credits:

Commentator

Ivan Scott

Length of story (in feet)

45

Story extras:

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