Review Of The Year 1940 (1940)

Full title reads: “REVIEW OF THE YEAR 1940“. Various shots of sinking of the German battleship Graf Spee off Montevideo and the scuttling of the liner Columbus. Various shots (some close up shots) of the crews of the ships involved in this victory - Ajax and Exeter. Various shots of the luncheon at Guildhall for the conquerors of the Graf Spee. Prime Minister Mr Winston Churchill is seen addressing the gathering. Various shots of the German ship Altmark in Josing Fjord after 300 British soldiers imprisoned by Germans were liberated. Men taken from Altmark talking to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother) in London. Various shots of King and Queen visiting Clydeside while touring Scotland, huge crowds around cheering. Various shots of the largest vessel in the world, “Queen Elizabeth“, docking in New York harbour after very dramatic secret voyage. Various shots of the Grand National horse race at Aintree. The winner is Bogskar. Various shots of naval battle of Narvik,