News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

112

Date Released

27 Jul 1931

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Graf Zeppelin Sets off on Polar Flight
• 2. London Conference Comes to an End
• 3. New Hat Conquers Feminine Head
• 4. Jack Diamond Tried, But Acquitted
• 5. France and Britain Fight for Davis Cup
• 6. Sideshows Enliven King’s Cup Air Race

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Graf Zeppelin Sets Off on Polar Flight. DESCRIPTION: Airship leaves Staaken Aerodrome for Arctic with Movietone on passenger list. SHOTLIST: Group of men ? Crew. One official speaks (probably Dr Hugo Eckener). Shot of Graf Zepp, on ground. Zepp in air.

Keywords

Aviation; Aircraft; Exploration and explorers

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1330

Length of story (in feet)

66

Story extras:

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