News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

102A

Date Released

21 May 1931

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. D’Annunzio’s Spell Fails Miss England
• 2. President Cosgrave Adds Voice to Peace Plea
• 3. Deutschland Launches Itself at Kiel
• 4. New York Endorses Weekend Cruising
• 5. Buddha’s Birthday Celebrated in Japan
• 6. Zoo on the Eve of Move
• 7. Church of Scotland Assembly

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New York Endorses Weekend Cruising. DESCRIPTION: SS Mauretania carries large cargo of thirsts to quench in freedom beyond Statue of Liberty. SHOTLIST: Mauretania passing NY skyline. Skyline and Statue of Liberty. Heads of people in foreground. Shots of funnel. Men and women in bathing wear dancing on deck. Drinking on deck. Bartender shaking Cocktails and pouring into glasses. People drinking.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Food and cooking; Fashion and costume

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1215A

Length of story (in feet)

86

Story extras:

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