On the Way to the Summit

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1575
Date Released
10 Aug 1959
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: On the Way to the Summit?. DESCRIPTION: By inviting President Eisenhower to visit Moscow, the Russian leader has reacted very favourably to the President’s friendly approach. Soon after his invitation to Mr Khrushchev to visit the United States, a communique was received in Washington conveying acceptance, and asking Ike to visit Moscow. Later, Mr K hinted that his discussions in America might well lead towards a Summit Conference. At this stage, it’s worth remembering Mr Macmillan’s Moscow trip. He certainly deserves the credit for pioneering this personal approach. Indeed, Mr Khrushchev has himself recalled that visit. When Mr Macmillan returned from Russia, he stressed the need for frankness, and the importance of negotiations. SHOTLIST: CU Russian & American flags (key). GV Moscow scene (3). MS people walking. CU President Eisenhower. LS Capitol. Closer same. CU Mr Khrushchev at microphone. LS Capitol. Closer same. MS Eisenhower at Press Conference. CU same. MS press. CU Eisenhower speaks. Slip pan MS Macmillan and Lloyd leave plane and are greeted by Khrushchev. MS same. MS Khrushchev shakes hands with Lloyd. MS Macmillan and Khrushchev wave to crowd. MS crowd applaud. MS Macmillan and Khrushchev. Slip pan - Macmillan Press Conference. Build up - ‘Ike’ & Khrushchev to meet.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Aviation; Foreign relations; Communications
Locations
United States of America; England; Russia
Footage sources
United States of America
Library
Card file number
77834
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
245
Story extras:
Film clip

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'On the Way to the Summit', British Movietone News Issue No. 1575, 10 Aug 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23160 (Accessed 04 Mar 2025)