Title:BRITISH MOVIETONE NEWS ISSUE 741 (16 AUGUST 1943) [Main Title]
Film Number:NMV 741
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Summary:
Description: I. "To entertain the troops." a. Gracie Fields, back from a tour of the USA, is seen signing admirers' autograph books. b. Bob Hope, on a brief visit to Britain, entertains an Allied audience of American and British servicemen and women. Comedian gives a display of "hoofing" and cracks some jokes about Churchill's travels.
II. "Japs raid New Guinea dump." Australian soldiers help to roll clear barrels of fuel after an accurate aerial attack by the Japanese has set part of a fuel depot on fire. Attack is presented as a desperate attempt to stem the Allied advance.
III. "Ducks." DUKWs facilitate the landing of supplies on the coast of Sicily.
IV. "Cherryripe subdued." Baltimores bomb Centuripe before men of the 78 Division enter this Sicilian town unopposed.
V. "Allied aims by Pres. Roosevelt." Roosevelt broadcasts from his office: "Mussolini and his gang will be punished for their crimes against humanity.... Unconditional surrender from Italy, Germany and Japan... We shall not settle for less than total victory."
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:NMV 741
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1943-08-16
Production Country: GB
Production Details: British Movietone News (Production company)
Mitchell, Leslie Scott Falconer1905-10-041985-11-23 (Production cast)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 665 ft; Running time: 7 mins
