The Shah Holds Reception

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1342A
Date Released
24 Feb 1955
Date submitted
21 Feb 1955
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Shah of Persia at Reception. DESCRIPTION: The Shah of Iran and Queen Soraya, who were accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, were the guests of honour at a dinner given by the Iranian Ambassador at a London Hotel. SHOTLIST: KS. CU of chandelier. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with the Shah and Queen Soraya. General Templer is presented to the Shah and Queen. Hector McNeil, and various ambassadors. LS & CUs of the reception. GV of the reception. CU of the Persian flag on the wall. Various CUs of the Shah and Queen talking to their guests.
Locations
London; Savoy Hotel
Card file number
62909A
Credits:
Camera
David W. Samuelson
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
92
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Shah Holds Reception', British Movietone News Issue No. 1342A, 24 Feb 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19875 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)