Here’s Hope! (1952)

Southampton, Hampshire. LV. SS “United States“ approaching Southampton quayside. SV. Back view, Bob Hope waving to crowd at terminal. C.U. Bob Hope waving to crowd. He looks at cameramen with amazed expression at (4) LV. Bob Hope walking towards microphone in Terminal Lounge - wearing Ten Gallon Hat. CU. Bob Hope says (Nat. snd.) ’I just want to tell you that It’s been a wonderful trip on this “United States“, a great, great trip, It’s a beautiful ship and I understand that the Cunard Line gave it a 21- torpedo salute as it came in today. And I think that’s real sweet. And I also want to say that my dad, Mr. Crosby, is coming over here. We’re going to do a big golf match with the Playing fields Association on September 21st at Maidenhead. It’s a hilly course and if we can get the adrenaline for old Bing, we is gonna do it and believe me we play a great game - 5 cents a hundred. We’ll see you all and that’s enough for nothing“ (Orig. Lav.) (Orig. “C“) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXP