Harriman’s Visit

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1156A
Date Released
2 Aug 1951
Date submitted
30 Jul 1951
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Harriman’s Visit. DESCRIPTION: Mr Harriman and his wife were met by Mr Gifford, US Ambassador in London, when they arrived at London Airport from Persia. Sir Francis Shepherd, Britain’s Ambassador in Teheran [sic], who had come with Mr Harriman, gave a brief interview. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Black & white title card. Harriman’s plane taxies in. Harriman alights greeted by Mr Gifford, Mrs Harriman with party. Group on tarmac, Mr & Mrs Harriman, Mr Gifford, Sir Francis Shepherd. Harriman interviewed about his visit to Persia.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Foreign relations
Locations
London Heathrow Airport
Card file number
55853
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Paul Wyand
Length of story (in feet)
104
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Harriman’s Visit', British Movietone News Issue No. 1156A, 2 Aug 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17283 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)