The Heritage of Cecil Rhodes

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1232
Date Released
12 Jan 1953
Date submitted
9 Jan 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Heritage of Cecil Rhodes. DESCRIPTION: Cecil Rhodes was born 100 years ago - the centenary celebrations will be marked by the Rhodes Centenary Exhibition to be opened in Bulawayo this year by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. A conference is taking place in London, where representatives of the territories of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland are moulding the pattern of a federation. Sir Godfrey Huggins, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, speaks on what the policy of federation means to Central Africa. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Sunset shots of Rhodesia. Portrait of Cecil Rhodes. CU grave in Matopa Hills. Countrymen riding through country. Hippo in lake. Map showing Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Various shots of capital Salisbury. GV power station. GV bridge. Train passing across country. Several shots Bulawayo. Poster over archway reading Centenary Exhibition. Shot of Government House. Shot of native hut where Rhodes once lived. MS Indaba Tree. Mix to GV Carlton House terrace. Delegates arriving at No 10 including Lord Salisbury. Interior - Godfrey Huggins letting people look at portrait of Rhodes. Huggins speaks on position of Central Africa. All library material except for map.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Environment; Aristocracy; Railways; Arts and crafts; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Animals; Exhibitions and shows; Scenery and travel
Locations
Rhodesia
Footage sources
Library
Card file number
58387
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
275
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Heritage of Cecil Rhodes', British Movietone News Issue No. 1232, 12 Jan 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18299 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)