News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

258

Date Released

14 May 1934

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: First snapshot is Varzi, the Italian ace, winning Tripoli Grand Prix in presence of Balbo
• 2. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: Bondi Beach - Shark fishing
• 3. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: New York - Brooklyn Pier on fire
• 4. Royal Guard Draws the King’s Colour
• 5. RAF Practice with "Life Belts of Air"

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Guard Draws the King’s Colour. DESCRIPTION: Picturesque ceremony is performed at Portsmouth barracks by Naval Unit from Whale Island. SHOTLIST: Shots of the colour bearers and the marchpast on the parade ground. The King’s colour is handed over to the Royal Guard.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2906

Length of story (in feet)

122

Story extras:

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