News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

42/22

Date Released

16 Mar 1942

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. The King with the Army
• 2. Britain’s Answer to E-Boats
• 3. Mail Day in Iceland - And Gale
• 4. U-Boats Attack Dutch Island
• 5. Newsbriefs
• 6. Safe Conduct for a Troop Convoy

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

Cargo of mail is unloaded and delivered to American soldiers stationed in Iceland. Parcels are opened and the food inside is eaten and enjoyed. But it is not always as pleasant living in Iceland especially when a gale sweeps through the camp ripping off the roofs of the nissen huts.

Keywords

Weather; Communications; Military

Locations

Iceland

Length of story (in feet)

141

Story extras:

Film clip

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Production Documents

• Commentary
• Shot List

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE

Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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