Heir for Hussein

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1705
Date Released
5 Feb 1962
Date submitted
1 Feb 1962
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Hussein’s Baby. DESCRIPTION: The birth of a son and heir to King Hussein was joyful news from Jordan. He’s seen here with his English-born fiancée just before their marriage in May, 1961. The King, overjoyed by this happy event, has been receiving congratulations from the people in Amman and from many parts of the world over the birth of Crown Prince Abdullah. SHOTLIST: 35 mm: People shake hands with King Hussein congratulating His Majesty for the baby. CU new Premier Wasfi Tel. CU His Majesty King Hussein. Members of the cabinet in line to shake hands with King Hussein. King Hussein talking to Premier Wasfi Tel who has formed the new cabinet. 16 mm: People of Jordan rush to the Royal Palace to congratulate His Majesty on the birth of his son. Members of the new government seen in line after the felicitations. Wasfi Tel - New Premier seen shaking hands with Hussein. People at main gate.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Children
Locations
Amman; Jordan; Basman
Card file number
83840
Credits:
Camera
Flouty
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
54
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Heir for Hussein', British Movietone News Issue No. 1705, 5 Feb 1962. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/24486 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)