Holland Mourns Flood Victims

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1236A
Date Released
12 Feb 1953
Date submitted
10 Feb 1953
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Holland Mourns Flood Victims. DESCRIPTION: Just a week after the disastrous floods in Holland, where over thirteen hundred are known to have lost their lives, a day of prayer was proclaimed. The national mourning was led by Queen Juliana, who broadcast to her people. Throughout the country, in every town and village, the streets were empty, the shops and places of entertainment were closed. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. MS flood areas. Various shots showing the desolation & flooded areas. GV Royal palace. Dutch people entering churches. Empty & deserted streets. Cinemas closed, shops etc. Work going on trying to repair damaged dykes, walls etc.
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Environment; Communications; Ceremonies; Accidents and disasters
Locations
Netherlands
Footage sources
France
Card file number
58546
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
92
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Holland Mourns Flood Victims', British Movietone News Issue No. 1236A, 12 Feb 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18366 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)