FLOATING GAMBLE

The video, reported by Leslie Mitchell, introduces a unique gambling experience on the British shipping line's La Duchesse de Bretagne. Passengers board at Torquay for a trip to Guernsey, engaging in gambling activities like one-armed bandits. The trip costs 70 shillings, offering a chance to win big. The video humorously notes that passengers might spend their entire travel allowance by the time they reach the Channel Islands.

Who is the reporter for Movietone in the video?

• Robert Brown

• Mary Johnson

• John Smith

• Leslie Mitchell

What new activity does the British shipping line introduce on the high seas?

• Swimming

• Dancing

• Gambling

• Fishing

What is available for both the captain and passengers on the ship?

• Swimming pool

• One-armed bandits

• Library

• Cinema

How much does the trip cost per person?

• 100 shillings

• 30 shillings

• 70 shillings

• 50 shillings

What humorous advice is given about the travel allowance?

• Save it for souvenirs

• You won't have any left by the time you arrive

• Use it to buy a new shirt

• Spend it on food