Modernising Uganda

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1174
Date Released
3 Dec 1951
Date submitted
22 Nov 1951
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Modernising Uganda. DESCRIPTION: The harnessing of the waters of the Nile by the means of the Owen Falls Scheme is one item of recent film news from Uganda. A more picturesque story from Uganda, that throws light on native custom and tradition, is the celebration of the birthday of the Kabaka (or King) of Buganda, one of the provinces. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Swirling waters. Ditto. Various shots of construction of dam. Native workers in action, using pneumatic drills. GV power station under construction. MS power unit. Procession headed by local band through streets. Kabaka of Buganda inspects troops. Kabaka walks towards parliament buildings. Various shots of natives playing various musical instruments, including close-ups. EAST AFRICAN MATERIAL. Uncut - Kabaka’s birthday. Various shots of procession passing camera. In procession also the local band. The Kabaka in procession en route to Parliament. GV of ditto. Owen Falls Dam - Various shots of same under construction. Men drilling. Demolition in progress. Aerials of dam during construction. Various aerial shots flying over Uganda. Aerials of the Bush. Aerial of Cathedral. Various shots of native market. Rippon Falls - Various shots of the above taken from all angles. GV of falls. Various shots of cement factory, all angles.
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Environment; Business and commerce; Celebrations and festivals; Industry and manufacture; Ceremonies; Engineering; Military
Locations
Uganda; River Nile
Card file number
56406
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
128
Story extras:
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'Modernising Uganda', British Movietone News Issue No. 1174, 3 Dec 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17487 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)