The Smith Boys Cross the Atlantic

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1055
Date Released
22 Aug 1949
Date submitted
19 Aug 1949
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Smith Boys Cross Atlantic. DESCRIPTION: Reaching Dartmouth after crossing the Atlantic in a 20ft boat, the Smith brothers are given a great reception. Stanley speaks for Colin and himself. SHOTLIST: KS. MS small boat at sea. LS boat with Stanley and Colin Smith in same. Crowds give them a great welcome. Mrs Smith greets her two sons. Stanley thanks Dartmouth for its welcome.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Records
Locations
Devon; Dartmouth
Card file number
52420
Credits:
Camera
Alec Tozer
Camera
Frank W. Purnell
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
144
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Smith Boys Cross the Atlantic', British Movietone News Issue No. 1055, 22 Aug 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/15895 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)