Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Soldiers Learn Fire-Fighting Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Education and training; Military Contributors: Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12254 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Edinburgh Parade for "Allies Week" Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Allies Week in Edinburgh. DESCRIPTION: The first of the "Allies Weeks", which are to be held throughout the country, had a stirring opening in Edinburgh. SHOTLIST: General views of the parade marching down Princes Street, led by band. Also elevated views of procession. Shots of Scott’s Memorial. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Military Sources: Scottish Films Contributors: Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12248 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: HMS "Illustrious" and Her Martlets Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: HMS Illustrious in Service Again. DESCRIPTION: HMS Illustrious is back at sea with new Martlet aircraft for the Fleet Air Arm. SHOTLIST: 1. Various shots of Martlet Fighters folding their wings and being taken below to the hangars. 2. Elevated shots of Martlets taking off. 3. Shots of Swordfish landing, showing how they are directed in by an officer with landing lights. 4. Shots of Fifth Sea Lord, Rear Admiral Sir George Lyster, landing on deck and being piped aboard. He is received by Captain Paulben, RN. 5. Shots of the Admiral and Captain on the Bridge, watching display of flying. 6. General views of HMS Illustrious. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Ships and boats; Displays; Weapons; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military Sources: Pathe; Rota Contributors: Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12249 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: US Naval Chief and Ambassador Arrive Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Admiral Stark, US Navy, and Mr Winant Arrive From USA. DESCRIPTION: Admiral Stark arrives from Washington accompanied by Mr Winant. SHOTLIST: 1. Guard of Honour lined-up. Also shots of American Marines. 2. British Naval Guard. 3. Plane arrives and guards spring to attention. 4. CU of plane. 5. Winant leaving plane followed by Admiral Stark. 6. Admiral Stark inspects Guard. 7. Admiral Sir Dudley Pound greets them. 8. CU of Admiral Stark who makes short speech. Also. CU of Winant, who says a few words. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military Sources: Gaumont; Rota Contributors: Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12250 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Royal Visitors for Bombed Bath Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Visit to Bombed Bath. SHOTLIST: General view of their Majesties, touring the bombed City. Chatting with the people, wardens, police, etc. Good elevated view of Bath. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Royalty; Buildings and structures; War damage; Civil defence Sources: Gaumont; Rota Contributors: Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12247 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Railways Find Women’s Help Invaluable Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Women Railway Workers. DESCRIPTION: Women are doing many of the jobs on the railways, working signals and maintenance work. SHOTLIST: 1. Gang of women are seen clearing a Pacific type engine, LNER. 2. CU of woman cleaning wheel. 3. Woman cleaning flue. 4. Woman lighting fire. 5. Girls greasing points. 6. First woman railway guard. 7. Shots of interior of signal box. 8. Girls operating signals. 9. CU of girl operating telegraph. 10. Gang of women painting railway bridge. Also CUs. 11. Woman painting high signal. 12. Good shot of train passing under bridge. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Communications; Industry and manufacture Contributors: James Humphries; Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12251 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Women’s Home Defence Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Women’s Defence League. DESCRIPTION: Though women haven’t been allowed to join the Home Guard there is nothing to prevent them learning to handle small arms. SHOTLIST: Girls who have banded together to form a Defence League, practise with rifles indoors and then go outside on the range and have some practise. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Organisations; Women; Weapons; Civil defence Contributors: John W. Cotter; Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12252 ---- Title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Toughening Up the Home Guard Section title: Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell Description: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Unarmed Tough Training for Home Guard. DESCRIPTION: Here are some Home Guards of a Middlesex battalion receiving instruction in "unarmed combat". SHOTLIST: 1. Long shots and close-ups of the tough training and methods of unarmed combat. 2. Close-up of chief instructor, Sergeant Mickey Wood, light-weight wrestling champion of GB. 3. Shot of Sir Philip Carleback. CMG. Commander of S Zone HG who watches combat. Date: 1942-05-07 Keywords: Education and training; Civil defence; Military Contributors: John W. Cotter; Leslie Mitchell URL: http://bufvc.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12253