Maiden Voyage

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1629
Date Released
22 Aug 1960
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Maiden Voyage. DESCRIPTION: When passengers boarded the Windsor Castle, the Union Castle’s latest liner, all carried with them keen anticipation of a delightful maiden voyage. Throughout this new liner, accommodation, amenities and decor leave nothing to be desired by the most particular passenger. Windsor Castle, a 38,000 tonner, is bound for South Africa. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS passengers on dock. MS passengers boarding ship. IS interior shots cabin. MS interior shots fireplace. CU interior shots portrait. MS interior shots ceiling. Interior shots saloon (2). Another. GV deck. GV restaurant. MS restaurant. MS cast off. LS ship. GV Ship leaving. MS ship leaving. GV tugs pulling ship.
Keywords
Ships and boats
Locations
Southampton; England
Card file number
80907
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Ken Taylor
Length of story (in feet)
87
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Maiden Voyage', British Movietone News Issue No. 1629, 22 Aug 1960. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23737 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)