Princess Royal in Nigeria

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1486
Date Released
25 Nov 1957
Date submitted
22 Nov 1957
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess Royal in Nigeria. DESCRIPTION: Arriving at the race-course in Ibadan, the Princess Royal was to attend a Children’s Rally. Accompanied by the Governor, she was greeted by Owolowo. SHOTLIST: GV of scene. Shots of Nigerian children waving hankies in greeting. The Princess Royal appears and is greeted by the Prime Minister of Nigeria. Chief Obafemi Owolowo. Various shots of the Princess Royal touring the race course standing in a jeep. Crowd shots of children waving and singing.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Ceremonies
Locations
Nigeria; Ibadan
Card file number
72190
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Soreano
Length of story (in feet)
86
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Princess Royal in Nigeria', British Movietone News Issue No. 1486, 25 Nov 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22046 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)