New Terminal for Ocean Travellers

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1104A
Date Released
3 Aug 1950
Date submitted
1 Aug 1950
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New Terminal for Ocean Travellers. DESCRIPTION: British Railways’ new Ocean Terminal at Southampton, reported to have been built at a cost of £750,000, was recently opened by Mr Attlee. SHOTLIST: KS. Aerial of Southampton showing new terminal. Various shots of terminal with "Queen Elizabeth" lying alongside. Various interior shots of terminal shows buffet. Customs department. Mr Attlee arrives, unveils tablet & addresses gathering. MS audience. Aboard "QE" on the bridge, panning to the terminal, several shots. Cut-ins of Mr Attlee shaking hands with workmen. Mrs Attlee accompanied Mr Attlee. Mr Attlee writes a postcard in writing room of terminal.
Keywords
Politics and government; Ceremonies
Locations
Southampton
Card file number
54126
Credits:
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Martin Gray
Camera
Paul Wyand
Length of story (in feet)
87
Story extras:
Film clip

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'New Terminal for Ocean Travellers', British Movietone News Issue No. 1104A, 3 Aug 1950. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16575 (Accessed 03 Mar 2025)