Title: "MARINES ARRIVE IN SHANGHAI. General Duncan, G.O.C. British Forces in China, takes the Salute in front of the British Consulate."

Royal Marines stationed in Shanghai march past Major-General Sir John Duncan, who salutes them.

"The General talks over the situation with Rear-Admiral Tyrwhitt."

Portrait shots of Major-General Sir John Duncan and Vice Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt.

"The Coldstream Guards arrive and march to billets in a driving rain."

The Coldstream Guards, including a brass band, march past a crowd huddling under umbrellas. Two senior officers ride white horses.