Caledonia

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

424

Date Released

19 Jul 1937

Date submitted

18 Jul 1937

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Reports: Bastille day in Paris
2. 2Reports: Final demolition of Crystal Palace
3. 3Reports: Barking floods
4. 4Reports: Parachuting family
5. 5Reports: Queen Mary’s new propellers
6. 6The King and Queen in North Wales
7. 7Caledonia
8. 8House of German Art
9. 9Sports: Tennis - Davis Cup
10. 10Sports: AAA Championships
11. 11Sports: Gravesend Regatta
12. 12Sports: International Six Day Motor Cycle Trial

Story

Story No. within this Issue

7 / 12

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Caledonia Crosses Atlantic. DESCRIPTION: The "Caledonia" crosses the Atlantic on her maiden flight. SHOTLIST: Shot of the plane in the air. Dipping to land. Shipping in Southampton. Plane landing on the water alongside ships. Crew come ashore in launch. Captain Wilcoxon and crew. He speaks. Wife kisses him.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Aviation; Business and commerce

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

5514A

Credits:

Commentator

Ivan Scott

Length of story (in feet)

57

Story extras:

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