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1936 TRANSPORT: Britain regains Blue Riband
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1:11Now PlayingDate: 3rd September 1936
Location: SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Southampton:
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Air view of the Queen Mary at sea.
Shot of bows throwing up waves.
Broadside shot of liner speeding.
Semi view and cu. of Hales Trophy.
Air view of Liner near Southhampton & small boats.
Semi view of sightseers on pleasure steamer.
Gen. view of Liner nearing dock.
Cu. of bow.
Gen. view pan. along liner.
Semi view pan. of passengers on deck.
Side view people waving.
Long view stern of liner and people waving.
Semi view and cu. of Capt. Britten talking.
Gen. view of liner in dock.
Sound Effects: Off-stage voice describes Queen Mary having made record crossing both ways and mentions that she has regained the Blue Riband, of the Atlantis. Cheering of crowd. Noise of crowds cheering.
Ships and Boats; Camera Effects; Great Britain
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