To Boom British Goods (1931)

Full title reads: “Birkenhead. To Boom British goods in S. America, Lord Derby christens our latest trade ship ’The British Exhibitor’.“ Birkenhead, Merseyside. Lord Derby on podium with other local dignitaries. He steps forward and cuts the cord holding a bottle of champagne. The Bottle smashes against the side of the ship ’The British Exhibitor’. Various shots of Lord Derby and dignitaries as they leave the podium. MS of side of ship - showing name. Dignitaries are going on board via the gangplank. The ship will sail to South and Central America. MS of stern of ship showing name and port - Liverpool. Shot of Lord Derby with ship’s captain and dignitaries. Shots of ship in dock. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical col