Installation of Malay Ruler

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1038A
Date Released
28 Apr 1949
Date submitted
25 Apr 1949
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Installation of Malay Ruler. DESCRIPTION: In the State of Perlis, the Raja is officially installed, this is commemorated by the three day celebration. SHOTLIST: KS MS procession through streets. Several shots of procession. Raja of the State is handed a Sword of State. Sir Henry Gurney invests Raja with insignia. Various shots of procession showing large models etc. Large model of the traditional Malay weapon - the kris, a type of dagger.
Keywords
Royalty; Ceremonies
Locations
Malaya; Perlis
Footage sources
Malayan Film Unit
Pathe
Card file number
51819
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Installation of Malay Ruler', British Movietone News Issue No. 1038A, 28 Apr 1949. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/15699 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)