The Way Of A Ship Reel 2 (1953)

Continued from Reel 1 (on tape PM1259). Reel 2 begins with a shot of the ship s wake. The telecommunications room of the ship is seen and a man wearing earphones prepares to send a birthday telegraph. We then see the ship s surgery the Doctor speaks to a patient. Nurses and a laboratory technician or ship s pharmacist are also seen. The Captain goes on his rounds. We see him inspecting a gorgeous cabin with bright blue walls and lots of fresh flowers. He checks the air conditioning. He also speaks into the telephone found just beside the bed. M, S of two telephone operators (women) working at the ship s telephone exchange. C, U of one of the women putting calls through. C, U of lines being connected. The laundry. Various shots of workers putting sheets through large ironing machines and then folding them. On board bank someone cashes a cheque at the Purser s Office. M, S of a snazzy elevator or lift on board. The doors open and passengers get out. You can t stop the ladies shoppin