INTERNATIONAL REVIEW No. 24

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 356590).

Synopsis

"Indo-China. Railroad War". An attack on a train by guerrillas in Indo-China. The train had armed guards who fought back. Scenes of repairs to the track which is bombed daily by the guerrillas - Viet-Minh. "Princess Elizabeth at Malta". The presentation of new colours to the naval station at Malta, (5.4.1951). "Southampton. Countess Mountbatten launches new destroyer". Edwina, Countess of Mountbatten launches HMS Duchess. "The Stone of Scone". Vox pop about where the stone should go, now that it is found. "Exclusive. Uruguay. Pensa editor escapes". Dr Gainza Paz, editor of the Argentinian newspaper, La Paz, closed by Peron, is seen in exile in Uruguay. "New York. Death for Atom spies". Two `atom spies' are given prison sentences. Ethel and Julius Rosenberg are sentenced to death, (5.4.1951). "Korea. Commando raid". Won San (Wonsan) bombarded and rendered useless.

 

Titles

  • INTERNATIONAL REVIEW No. 24
Series Title:
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW
 

Technical Data

Year:
1951
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
977 ft
 

Production Credits

commentator
HAWKINS, Frank
Production Company
National Screen Service Ltd.
Production Company
Telenews Productions