Theatre News

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1468A
Date Released
25 Jul 1957
Date Other
Jul 1957
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: St James Theatre Protest March - Theatre News. DESCRIPTION: Gathering at St James’s Theatre, actors and actresses met for the march of protest against the theatre’s demolition. Sir Laurence Olivier and his wife, Vivien Leigh led the procession. White Lodge welcomed Princess Margaret who went to watch young members of the Royal Ballet School at work. SHOTLIST: Crowds outside the theatre. Various shots of actors and actresses outside the theatre. CU Sign Films. Shots of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh marching down street with other protestors. Various shots of the march. Shots of Vivien Leigh speaking. Crowds. Slip Pan. 71290 - PRINCESS MARGARET AT BALLET SCHOOL - White Lodge, Richmond - Various exterior shots of the White Lodge. Princess Margaret arrives and is greeted. Various shots of the ballet practising. MLS Princess Margaret watching the rehearsal. Various shots of boys and girls rehearsing. Princess Margaret. Ballerinas dancing.
Keywords
Royalty; Education and training; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Demonstrations; Performing arts
Locations
London; St Martin-in-the-Fields
Card file number
71283
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Norman Fisher
Camera
Phil John Turner
Length of story (in feet)
122
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Theatre News', British Movietone News Issue No. 1468A, 25 Jul 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21817 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)