Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Picture "Airgraph" from Western Desert

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
643A
Date Released
2 Oct 1941
Date submitted
24 Sep 1941
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Western Desert News. DESCRIPTION: Our cameraman went out on patrol with troops and there was a chance of relaxation when they reach the oasis of Siwa. SHOTLIST: Shots of cruiser tanks racing across the desert. Shots of Rose Valley and Pagoda Hill - a city of ruins. Shots of the Oasis of Siwa where the troops bathe - very picturesque. Then the men have a hair cut - very funny. NB - The tanks shots have been taken out for Mr Perrin "Tank Quiz".
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Environment; Curiosities; Communications; Science and technology; Swimming; Water sports; Military; History and archaeology; Scenery and travel
Locations
Western Desert
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
41360
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
113
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Picture "Airgraph" from Western Desert', British Movietone News Issue No. 643A, 2 Oct 1941. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/11949 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)