The War Time Situation at Home and Abroad Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Athenia Survivors Leave Again

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
538
Date Released
25 Sep 1939
Date submitted
21 Sep 1939
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 10
Section Title
The War Time Situation at Home and Abroad Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Orizaba Leaves for America. DESCRIPTION: Some of the "Athenia" survivors leave on the "Orizaba" for Canada and America. SHOTLIST: Large flags have been pained on the decks and sides to show the American Nationality of the ship which is taking some of the "Athenia" survivors home. Lord Provost Dollan chats with the captain and walks with the children.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Children; Local government; Religion and belief
Footage sources
Scottish Films
Card file number
37474
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
45
Story extras:

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'The War Time Situation at Home and Abroad Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Athenia Survivors Leave Again', British Movietone News Issue No. 538, 25 Sep 1939. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/10282 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)