A MARKED WARSHIP?
H.M.S. Royal Oak, which was in the news recently through being bombed in mistake for a Spanish rebel cruiser, is evidently a marked ship since taking part in the Herbert Wilcox production, "The Fighting Navy." In that film she really was a rebel ship. She took part in the location "shooting" at Weymouth, disguised as the "El Mirante," with her funnel repainted and her crew dressed in a novel and rakish uniform. With other ships placed at the service of the unit through the co-operation of the Admiralty she staged a battle which will be the thrilling climax of the film. Set in a mythical southern republic, "The Fighting Navy" shows the magnificent work done by the British Navy in patrolling the seas and safeguarding the interests of British subjects. It will be ready shortly for screening, and should prove yet a production to raise British film prestige. Richard Cromwell and H. B. Warner are among the featured players.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 108, 8 May 1937, Page 5 (Supplement)
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162A MARKED WARSHIP? Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 108, 8 May 1937, Page 5 (Supplement)
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