News in Brief: Imperial Engagements in Japan

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1299
Date Released
26 Apr 1954
Date Other
Apr 1954
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Section Title
News in Brief
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Imperial Engagements - Japan. DESCRIPTION: The Empress of Japan recently paid a visit to the Mikimoto Pearl Farm where the world-famous cultured pearls are produced. The Emperor, while touring the country, went to pay homage at the Grand Shrine at Ise-Yamada. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Empress of Japan visit Mikimoto Pearl Farm. Inspects girls at work grading pearls. CU Empress. Wipe - Grand shrine at Ise-Yamada. Emperor of Japan visit same.
Local distribution only
Not shown in Newcastle.
Keywords
Royalty; Buildings and structures; Women; Business and commerce; Industry and manufacture; Religion and belief
Locations
Japan
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
60847
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
51
Story extras:
Film clip

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'News in Brief: Imperial Engagements in Japan', British Movietone News Issue No. 1299, 26 Apr 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19180 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)