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1940 UK: Admiral Harwood's wife sees 'Graf Spee' film. Lady Harwood is presented with copy of film
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0:58Now PlayingDate: 25th January 1940
Location: BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Brighton, England
Gen view of Odeon Theatre, extr
Long view interior, greeted by Mayor Nanson of Brighton
CU Lady Harwood pan to Mayor.
Long view Lady Harwood being introduced to Wireless Operator McCorry
Semi CU Wireless Operator pan to Lady Harwood
CU fade in on screen in cinema "Paramount News Special"
Shot of screen showing Graf Spee burning
Long view showing Lady Harwood & Mayor seated in cinema
Gen. view of 'Ajax' steaming in
CU of Harwood on board Graf Spee
Shot showing crowd cheering
Semi view Harwood waving from ship
Semi view of Adm. Harwood at reception
Semi CU ditto
CU Lady Harwood looking at screen
Long view Manager presents can of film to Lady Harwood and then to Mayor
CU Lady Harwood with can of film
Nobility; Women; Personalities - Relatives; Navy - Active; Self-Reference; Great Britain
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