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Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1237

Date Released

16 Feb 1953

Date submitted

13 Feb 1953

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Everest Expedition
• 2. New US Ambassador
• 3. Bassett Wins World Interim Title
• 4. Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Queen Mother Presents Medals
• 5. Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Duke Receives Playing Fields Cheque
• 6. Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: Her Majesty at Christening
• 7. Royal Family’s Busy Year of Engagements: The Queen and Duke at French Film Festival

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Everest Expedition Leaves. DESCRIPTION: Before sailing in the Stratheden, members of the British Everest Expedition take a stroll along the quay at Tilbury. Major Wylie (Second in Command of the Expedition) is their spokesman. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. MS of ‘Stratheden’ in dock. Various angle shots of ship. Including her name on bows. Five members of expedition walk along quay. Including left to right: Dr Ward, Mr Westmacott, Major Wylie, Mr Band and Mr Stobart. Major Wiley speaks about expedition with members of crew standing around him.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Military; Exploration and explorers

Locations

Tilbury Docks

Card file number

58565

Credits:

Camera

George Richardson

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Paul Wyand

Length of story (in feet)

81

Story extras:

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