Dexion Houses (1953)

Unissued / Unused material. Title - ’Operation Ulysses. The story of a house’. Dexion houses from Kilburn, London sent to help Greek earthquake victims. Various shots earthquake devastation in Greece (library shots). Various shots homeless people receiving attention. Various shots of the houses being assembled. Various shots slotted angle being cut. CU slotted angle being bolted together. Various shots men working on angle. Various shots houses being built and window put in. MS roof section being put on. Various shots of the houses being assembled. MS sink being put in. MS oil lamp being hung up. MS furniture being carried in. Various shots Greek Ambassador Mr Matras (Matias ?) and party inspecting house. CU Greek Ambassador (right) inspecting sections of slotted angle. Various shots finished house. Cataloguer’s note: Similar to story ’New Homes for Quake Victims’ in 53/79. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT