Summary: Newsreel showing the presentation of the freedom of Deal to the Royal Marines.
Description: Long association between Deal and the RMS. Film of a parade led by the Marine band, and including civic dignitaries and WRNS units. The marines received a tremendous welcome amidst "scenes of almost pre-war splendour". MS of civic officials entering "Odeon" cinema, but there is no film of the ceremony within. Marines parade after the presentation with the oaken casket given by the town. Rifle drill. MS of band and marines marching with sloped arms past crowds of spectators.
