The National Boat Show

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1335
Date Released
3 Jan 1955
Date submitted
30 Dec 1954
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The National Boat Show. DESCRIPTION: The National Boat Show has opened at Olympia, and Mr Uffa Fox, the well-known designer was among the personalities attending. It is the largest show of its kind ever held in Britain. SHOTLIST: Various shots of small boats and yachts on show. Mauretania’s bell has Champagne smashed on it. Various types of boats including one made of glass and state barge for King William in 1689. Mr Uffa Fox boat designer there. Naval frogmen give demonstration in tank.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Exhibitions and shows
Locations
Olympia
Card file number
62559
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Samuelson
Length of story (in feet)
116
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The National Boat Show', British Movietone News Issue No. 1335, 3 Jan 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19745 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)