The Princess in Australia

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1577A
Date Released
27 Aug 1959
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess in Australia. DESCRIPTION: More pictures of Princess Alexandra’s great reception in Canberra. Over five thousand children were assembled here. The Princess driving to King’s Hall to attend the State Ball in her honour. Mr Menzies was there to receive her. Dame Pattie Menzies pinned a diamond and ruby brooch on her gown, it was a present from the people of Australia. SHOTLIST: CU Princess Alexandra. CU Princess shakes hands. MS Princess with crowds. CU small boys waving. CU Princess waving from jeep. MS crowds. CU Princess waving. Slip pan MS Princess greeted by Mr Menzies. MS crowds. MS Princess with Mr Menzies. CU same. GV outside hall. MS Princess with Mr Menzies. TS dancing in hall. TS Princess dancing (3).
Keywords
Politics and government; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles
Locations
Australia
Footage sources
Australia
Card file number
77975
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
110
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Princess in Australia', British Movietone News Issue No. 1577A, 27 Aug 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23193 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)