Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: US Navy Attacks Jap Bases

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
665A
Date Released
5 Mar 1942
Date submitted
2 Mar 1942
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Story

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1 / 2
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: US Navy Attacks Marshall Islands. DESCRIPTION: The US Navy moves to attack the Gilbert and Marshall Island which have been used by the Japanese as bases since Pearl Harbour. The island groups lie on the direct route between America, Australia and the South-Western Pacific. SHOTLIST: On board Cruiser - Ceremony of ‘Crossing the Line’. Shots on Aircraft Carrier, bombing up planes (type unknown). Long shot of Aircraft Carrier (USS Unknown). Shots of US Navy planes, warming up for take off. Shots of planes taking off. Shot of Destroyer and Cruiser - US. Men on bridge of warship. Hand moving Speed Indicator. Shot of Engine Room. Cruiser at sea. Map showing situation of Marshall Islands. American speaking through a microphone. Naval Guns open fire (these are believed to be Cruiser’s guns). Cruiser firing guns. Battleships guns firing. Shots of fires on shore. Destroyer AA guns open up. US Cruiser at sea. More fires on shore. US Navy Attacks Jap Bases - CARD 41988 - SAME AS ABOVE We have had no dope on this material and these particulars have been taken from the commentary. ‘Crossing the Line’ ceremony was held on board on one of the warships. Sailors, etc. Various action shots. Shot of Admiral Halsey??
Keywords
Ships and boats; Weapons; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations
Marshall Islands
Footage sources
British Paramount
Card file number
41983
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
231
Story extras:
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'Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: US Navy Attacks Jap Bases', British Movietone News Issue No. 665A, 5 Mar 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12168 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)