A1 at Lloyd’s

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1564
Date Released
25 May 1959
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess Margaret at Lloyd’s. DESCRIPTION: Behind the rostrum in the main underwriting room at Lloyd’s is the famous Lutine bell, and, when Princess Margaret arrived on a visit, the good news was announced by striking it. Her Royal Highness toured the world-famous establishment with Mr Grover, the Chairman, and we may be sure (to use a famous phrase), she found everything A1 at Lloyd’s! SHOTLIST: GV exterior Lloyd’s (key & title). GV interior Lloyd’s - people at work. High angle - underwriter’s desk with Lutine Bell. Closer same. MS Princess Margaret arrives. Closer - Lutine Bell is rung. MS Princess Margaret talking. Closer same looking at book. MS same.
Keywords
Royalty; Buildings and structures; Customs and traditions; Business and commerce
Locations
London; England; Lloyd’s
Footage sources
Pathe
Card file number
77240
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
44
Story extras:
Film clip

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'A1 at Lloyd’s', British Movietone News Issue No. 1564, 25 May 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23036 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)