News Briefs: An Tostal

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1245
Date Released
13 Apr 1953
Date submitted
9 Apr 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Section Title
News Briefs
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: News Briefs - An Tostal (At Home). DESCRIPTION: Dublin led the way in Ireland’s An Tostal festival with a military march-past in distinctly unfriendly weather - President O’Kelly taking the salute. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV festivities. Various shots of marchpast by troops. President O’Kelly taking the salute. Large candle lit & various shots of illuminations. Bridge of river illuminated, also the main buildings.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Dublin
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
58861
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
60
Story extras:
Film clip

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'News Briefs: An Tostal', British Movietone News Issue No. 1245, 13 Apr 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18479 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)