Duke’s First Command

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1109A
Date Released
7 Sep 1950
Date submitted
5 Sep 1950
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke’s First Command. DESCRIPTION: HMS Liverpool, Glory and Euryalus were at Malta, when command of the sloop Magpie was assumed by the Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness had recently been promoted Lieutenant-Commander. On board he was greeted by Lieutenant-Commander Harper, from who he was taking over. SHOTLIST: KS. Elevated GV Malta Harbour. Ships in harbour line ahead, "Liverpool", "Glory" & "Euryalus". Naval launch makes for "Magpie". CU name "Magpie" on bow of sloop. Duke of Edinburgh. SCU Duke with Lt Commander Harper. Lt Commander Harper leaves "Magpie" & is rowed ashore, shots of same being rowed ashore.
Keywords
Royalty; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations
Malta
Footage sources
Gaumont British News Rota
Card file number
54286
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
104
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Duke’s First Command', British Movietone News Issue No. 1109A, 7 Sep 1950. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/16646 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)