Over the Seas to Belfast
Synopsis
This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation program set up by the Children's Overseas Reception Board. The present voyage is among the first to carry civilian passengers from North America to the British Isles following the end of the war. Among the passengers are 150 child evacuees, who have spent several years growing up in Canada or the USA.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Over the Seas to Belfast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James A. FitzPatrick
Department Leadership Roster
James A. FitzPatrick
Producer
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What is Over the Seas to Belfast about?
This Traveltalk series short begins aboard the RMS Scythia as it exits Halifax Harbor. The Scythia is a cruise ship that was converted to a troop transport during World War II; in 1940 it carried children from Liverpool to New York as part of an evacuation program set up by the Children's Overseas Reception Board. The present voyage is among the first to carry civilian passengers from North America to the British Isles following the end of the war. Among the passengers are 150 child evacuees, who have spent several years growing up in Canada or the USA.
Who directed Over the Seas to Belfast?
Over the Seas to Belfast was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Over the Seas to Belfast?
The principal cast of Over the Seas to Belfast includes James A. FitzPatrick, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, King George VI of the United Kingdom.
When was Over the Seas to Belfast released and how long is it?
Over the Seas to Belfast was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 9m.