An Island Fortress (1941)
Title reads: An Island Fortress. Off British Coast. Various L, Ss of a fortress constructed from concrete and metal built in the sea of few miles from the coast. Shots are taken from a launch approaching the fortress. The fortress was built in Queen Victoria s time to protect Britain from invasion. C, U of two soldiers looking out of window in fortress. Various shots of stores being brought onto the fort from a naval supply launch. M, S of the lookouts at work in the fort. Various shots of one of the forts guns being loaded and turned towards the sea. Various shots of chef cooking in fort kitchen. M, S of the commander of the fort, he is tending onions growing in a window box. Various shots of a table in the canteen where seamen are eating. C, U of Naval officer looking through binoculars. L, S of the sea. Various shots of sailor operating signalling lamp. C, U of soldiers drinking beer and playing cards. C, U of pinup photographs. Various shots of soldiers playing snooker and laughing. M, S
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