The Premier in the Sun

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1496
Date Released
3 Feb 1958
Date submitted
30 Jan 1958
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Macmillan in New Zealand. DESCRIPTION: Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, and assembled in the sunshine, an unusual gathering to greet a Prime Minister. Mr Macmillan inspected vintage and veteran motor cars, attending a local rally. The Premier gave the signal, and away they chugged; on the way to Brighton, just like Britain’s veteran run. SHOTLIST: MS Macmillan surrounded by crowd. LS beach & sea. LS crowd surrounding old crock cars. MS Macmillan alongside old cars. MS man pumping tyre of old car. CU Mac. watching. CU engine & number plate of old car, MS couple in old car pan down to number plate. MS Mac. signalling start of race. MS old crock moving off. MS another old crock passes camera. MS another ditto. MLS old crock passes camera and into distance. LS cars & scenery.
Keywords
Politics and government; Vehicles; Environment; Competitions
Locations
New Zealand; Dunedin
Footage sources
Australia
Card file number
72714
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
69
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'The Premier in the Sun', British Movietone News Issue No. 1496, 3 Feb 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22186 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)