The Way Of A Ship - Reel 2 (1953)

Continued from Reel 1 (on tape *PM1259*). Reel 2 begins with a shot of the ship's wake. The telecommunications room of the ship is seen and a man wearing earphones prepares to send a birthday telegraph. We then see the ship's surgery - the Doctor speaks to a patient. Nurses and a laboratory technician or ship's pharmacist are also seen. The Captain goes on his rounds. We see him inspecting a gorgeous cabin with bright blue walls and lots of fresh flowers. He checks the air conditioning. He also speaks into the telephone found just beside the bed. M/S of two telephone operators (women) working at the ship's telephone exchange. C/U of one of the women putting calls through. C/U of lines being connected. The laundry. Various shots of workers putting sheets through large ironing machines and then folding them. On board bank - someone cashes a cheque at the Purser's Office. M/S of a snazzy elevator or lift on board. The doors open and passengers get out. “You can't stop the ladies shoppin