This is one of several cinema ads for Rowntree’s cocoa produced in 1955, all on the theme of returning from the cold or from dangerous occupations to be soothed by a hot cup of cocoa.  In this one we have the dangers of fishermen out at sea in a storm.   Rowntree’s Present – Sudden Came the Sea A Wallace Production Commentary by E V H Emmett The film begins with fishermen out at sea desperately trying to pump water off the deck of their storm-tossed trawler as waves pour onto the boat....

This is one of several cinema ads for Rowntree’s cocoa produced in 1955, all on the theme of returning from the cold or from dangerous occupations to be soothed by a hot cup of cocoa.  In this one we have the dangers of fishermen out at sea in a storm.   Rowntree’s Present – Sudden Came the Sea A Wallace Production Commentary by E V H Emmett The film begins with fishermen out at sea desperately trying to pump water off the deck of their storm-tossed trawler as waves pour onto the boat.  They are then sat in the galley being poured a hot cup of Rowntree’s cocoa brewed in a pot.  Afterwards they bring in their catch.  Waiting back home a fisherman’s wife is in her kitchen talking about the winter weather conditions, with images of people out in a snow blizzard.  Her two children arrive, soaking wet, and she gives them hot cups of cocoa. ‘You need a cup of Rowntree’s cocoa”