Jordan’s New King

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1162A
Date Released
13 Sep 1951
Date submitted
Aug 1951
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Jordan’s New King. DESCRIPTION: Amman, the capital of Jordan, has been in mourning since the assassination of King Abdullah; but now the arrival by air from Switzerland of his elder son and successor, the Emir Talal, brought a day of rejoicing. SHOTLIST: New King Emir Talal arrives by plane from Switzerland. Inspects troops etc. Tribal Chiefs and members of state await the new King. Also Lieutenant-General Glubb Pasha with the King.
Keywords
Royalty; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Amman
Card file number
56065
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
131
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Jordan’s New King', British Movietone News Issue No. 1162A, 13 Sep 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17364 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)