Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Royal Navy Ever Ready

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
593A
Date Released
17 Oct 1940
Date submitted
Oct 1940
Date submitted
11 Oct 1940
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 9
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Big Ships in Port. DESCRIPTION: The large ships of the Navy hold the key to final victory. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the vessels which include three aircraft carriers. A battle-cruiser (Repulse) is also there and aboard, her. Captain Spooner carries out an inspection on Sunday.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Footage sources
Universal
Card file number
39865
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
34
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: The Royal Navy Ever Ready', British Movietone News Issue No. 593A, 17 Oct 1940. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/11207 (Accessed 17 Jun 2025)