His 81st

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1383
Date Released
5 Dec 1955
Date submitted
1 Dec 1955
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sir Winston’s 81st Birthday. DESCRIPTION: Press and newsreel cameramen gathered in Hyde Park Gate, as messages of goodwill and flowers arrived at Sir Winston’s London home, he was celebrating his 81st Birthday. SHOTLIST: CU walking shot of postman with barrow full of parcels. CU press cameramen in action. CU telegram boy rings bell on door. CU flowers arrive. CU tray of oysters arrive. CU pheasants arrives. CU Mrs Mary Soames arrives. SCU Sarah Beecham leaves car and rings bell. CU birthday cake in shape of Harrow straw hat and Williamsburg Bell. CU Sir Winston and Lady Churchill pose for cameras in their doorway.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Celebrations and festivals
Locations
London; Dover Street
Card file number
65305
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw
Length of story (in feet)
62
Story extras:
Film clip

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'His 81st', British Movietone News Issue No. 1383, 5 Dec 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20559 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)