Over the Seas to Belfast (1946)

Over the Seas to Belfast (1946) poster

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.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
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Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sea voyage, evacuee community

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 stars in Over the Seas to Belfast?
Over the Seas to Belfast stars James A. FitzPatrick, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, King George VI of the United Kingdom.
How long is Over the Seas to Belfast?
Over the Seas to Belfast has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Over the Seas to Belfast?
Over the Seas to Belfast is a Documentary film.
Where was Over the Seas to Belfast produced?
Over the Seas to Belfast was produced in United States of America.