Civilians Evacuate Hong Kong (1940)

Full title reads: "Civilians Evacuate Hong Kong". Hong Kong and Manila, Philippines. VS of the liner ships 'Empress of Asia' and 'President Coolidge' in the harbour at Hong Kong. Cut away to show poster advising people to leave. GV of Hong Kong harbour, mine and anti-submarine defences visible across the entrance to the harbour. MS & GV of civilians coming ashore at the harbour at Manila, in the Philippines. American soldiers help people ashore and they leave the harbour area in American lorries, all shot in rain - poor quality. FILM ID:1053.16 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/