News in Brief: Briton Turns Buddhist

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1362
Date Released
11 Jul 1955
Date submitted
7 Jul 1955
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 8
Section Title
News in Brief
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Initiation of a Buddhist Monk. DESCRIPTION: Richard Albison, a clothing salesman from Rochdale, recently took his vows as a novice in the Buddhist Faith, at the London Temple. SHOTLIST: CU of Buddha on altar. Richard Albison taking the vows. Carrying robes. Kneeling before high priests. CU of the high priests. CU of Buddha. CU of Richard Albison lighting candles.
Keywords
Religion and belief
Locations
London; Kensington; London Temple
Card file number
63989
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Peter Brown
Length of story (in feet)
54
Story extras:
Film clip

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'News in Brief: Briton Turns Buddhist', British Movietone News Issue No. 1362, 11 Jul 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20189 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)