Royal Tour - Latest Pictures

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1290A
Date Released
25 Feb 1954
Date submitted
16 Feb 1954
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Tour Latest Pictures. DESCRIPTION: In Canberra, the march-past that followed the opening of Parliament by the Queen, was accompanied by shameful weather. While in the Federal capital, Her Majesty unveiled the American Memorial. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Elevated view of parade. Queen & Duke onto dais. Various shots of troops march by. Raining hard. Everyone carrying umbrellas. Good shots of Queen & Duke together. Papuans and New Guinea troops march past. Queen and Duke - mix - Queen and Duke pass in car. Arrive to unveil the American memorial. Good view of memorial. American flags flying. Queen makes speech. Unveils tablet. Close up same. Close up Duke. Close up Queen.
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Canberra
Footage sources
Australia
Card file number
60568
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Phil John Turner
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Royal Tour - Latest Pictures', British Movietone News Issue No. 1290A, 25 Feb 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19068 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)