The Queen Sees Everest Film

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1273
Date Released
26 Oct 1953
Date submitted
21 Oct 1953
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Queen Sees Everest Film. DESCRIPTION: The Premiere of the Conquest of Everest at a London Theatre was attended by Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh. Sir John Hunt was there to present Sir Edmund Hillary and other members of the expedition to Her Majesty. SHOTLIST: Cut story - CU Title of film ‘Conquest of Everest’ over Warner theatre. LS Queen and Duke into foyer. GV Queen presented with bouquet by Susan Hunt, Duke receives programme from Sally Hunt. Queen greeted by Sir John Hunt. Duke greeted by Sir John. Sir John presents Sir Edmund Hillary and others to Queen and Duke. Queen is shown equipment used on expedition by Hunt. Duke examines same. Elevated shot of royal couple looking at equipment. Excellent natural shots of Queen Elizabeth laughing with the Duke, Sir John and Sir Edmund Hillary.
Keywords
Royalty; Mass media; Entertainment and leisure; Cinema; Military
Locations
London; Warner Theatre
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
59969
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
108
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Queen Sees Everest Film', British Movietone News Issue No. 1273, 26 Oct 1953. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18842 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)