Movietone Reviews the War Time News with Leslie Mitchell: Finland’s Gallant Defence

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
550A
Date Released
21 Dec 1939
Date submitted
18 Dec 1939
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 9
Section Title
Movietone Reviews the War Time News with Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Scenes From Finland. DESCRIPTION: The Finns continue to repel their Soviet invaders. SHOTLIST: In the woods the soldiers take cover hurriedly when the warning of air attack is given. Russian prisoners have been taken and also a Russian Flag. Boulders are moved into position as tank obstacles and heavy artillery goes into action. Finland Gallant Defence - CARD 38378A Infantry marching in snow through forest. Infantry take cover from hostile aircraft. CU Russian prisoners. CU Russian banner. Road block being made. Finnish artillery laying down barrage behind Mannerheim Line.
Keywords
Weapons; War damage; Prisoners of war; Military
Footage sources
Finland
Card file number
37962
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
44
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone Reviews the War Time News with Leslie Mitchell: Finland’s Gallant Defence', British Movietone News Issue No. 550A, 21 Dec 1939. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/10493 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)