News Briefs: Hales Trophy

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1224A
Date Released
20 Nov 1952
Date Other
Nov 1952
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 9
Section Title
News Briefs
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: News Briefs - Hales Trophy (Blue Riband). DESCRIPTION: The Blue Riband of the Atlantic Trophy, originally the idea of the late Mr Harold Hales, MP, was accepted by General Franklin on behalf of the United States liner. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. CU trophy. Interior shots of Duke of Sutherland (on right) presenting trophy to General Franklin. American Library material of United States sailing.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Aristocracy; Ceremonies; Speed records; Military
Footage sources
United States of America
Library
Card file number
58122
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
47
Story extras:
Film clip

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'News Briefs: Hales Trophy', British Movietone News Issue No. 1224A, 20 Nov 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18208 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)