Duke of Kent Joins the Army

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1266A
Date Released
10 Sep 1953
Date submitted
7 Sep 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Kent Joins Army. DESCRIPTION: Outside the Quarter Master’s Stores at Sandhurst, the Duke of Kent goes through the job of kitting-up. He had just enlisted in the army as a private on a regular engagement. SHOTLIST: Cut story - On parade ground Duke of Kent is fitted with greatcoat, tailor and military officials in attendance. CU notice Quarter Master’s stores. In battle dress being fitted. Tries beret on for size. Kit laid out. CU pile of army buttons. Duke holds his kitbag open and receives rest of kit. Signing his name on register. CU name.
Keywords
Royalty; Fashion and costume; Military
Locations
Berkshire; Sandhurst
Card file number
59708
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
71
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Duke of Kent Joins the Army', British Movietone News Issue No. 1266A, 10 Sep 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18742 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)