A Tall Tale

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1588A
Date Released
12 Nov 1959
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: A Tall Tale. DESCRIPTION: It’s a new flag-mast for Kew Gardens, seen being erected by the 23rd Field Squadron, Royal Engineers. Their presence maintains the military association with Kew, for where the mast is to stand on Victory Mound, a temple once stood, marking the famous British infantry victory of Minden, two hundred years ago. This new mast is a gift from British Columbia, shaped from a giant 300-year-old Douglas Fir. SHOTLIST: Army officer giving instructions through megaphone. GV mast. LS mast being lifted. LS gantry lifting mast. MS army personnel pulling on lines. LS mast being lifted. MS army personnel pulling on lines. LS mast being lifted. MS soldier jacking up cable. LS mast in an almost upright position. CU same. CU ‘Jack’ being operated. GV army personnel pulling on cable. LS mast in position. CU ‘Union Flag’ being attached at base of mast. BS ‘Union Flag’ being hoisted. BS same. GV crowds. BS ‘Union Flag’ flying at top of mast. BS same.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Kew Gardens; England
Card file number
78541
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Ken Taylor
Length of story (in feet)
71
Story extras:
Film clip

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'A Tall Tale', British Movietone News Issue No. 1588A, 12 Nov 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23317 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)