Mr Menzies in USA Accession Number: F01754

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On 6 May 1941 Mr R G Menzies arrived by flying boat at the marine terminal, La Guardia Field, New York. Mr Menzies is shown leaving the flying boat ramp, being interviewed for newsreel and press releases and with Mr R G Casey and party on the observation roof of the Empire State Building overlooking New York City. Also shows Mr Menzies filming with a 16mm Cine Kodak motion picture camera. Identified personnel: Mr Newbolt Morris Emissary of Mayor La Guardia, Mr F G Shedden Secretary of the War Cabinet.

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Accession Number
F01754
Cinematographer
Unknown
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
6 May 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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