Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: President’s Birthday

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
719
Date Released
15 Mar 1943
Date submitted
11 Mar 1943
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: President Roosevelt’s Birthday. DESCRIPTION: Hollywood stars were among the guests at President Roosevelt’s sixty-first birthday party. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Interior shot of Mrs Roosevelt taking off coat, pan of well known film stars such as Loretta Young, Anita Louise & Roddy McDowall. Abbott & Costello shake hands with Mrs Roosevelt, crowds standing round monstrous cake, & singing "Happy Birthday to You", Mrs Roosevelt cutting cake. Charlie McCarthy with ‘doll’ gives a little entertainment. Previous to this Abbott hits himself under chin with mike. Elevated shot of crowds dancing. GV on stage of Waldorf Astoria New York. MS shots of Sister Kenney in box, also Barney Baruch, & Ambassador (Former) Gerrard. GV of cake. Mrs Roosevelt with group of stars, at Washington. Mrs Roosevelt with Margaret Larsen (singer). Mrs Roosevelt gives a short speech, how she hopes everybody has enjoyed themselves. Crowds applauding.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Food and cooking; Curiosities; Celebrations and festivals; Performing arts
Locations
New York; Washington
Footage sources
United States of America
British Paramount
Card file number
43468
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
97
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: President’s Birthday', British Movietone News Issue No. 719, 15 Mar 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12639 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)