News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2212

Date Released

25 Oct 1971

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Glasgow Explosion
• 2. Equestrian High Jump
• 3. Persepolis
• 4. Colour: The Motor Show

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Persepolis. DESCRIPTION: A great parade celebrating the 2,500 years anniversary of the Persian Monarchy. SHOTLIST: Pull back from stone pillars to GV site. GV tents & buildings erected for celebration. MS rooms. CU engravings on walls. CU coat of arms pull back to show soldiers. GV parade. MLS stand containing royal visitors. MLS trumpeters sounding fanfare. MS ancient soldiers. MS medieval cavalry. MS sails of ship tilt down to ship. CU warriors aboard ship. GV siege wagon past royal stands. CU medieval cavalry. CU standard bearer. MS turbaned troops marching past. MS camel corp. GV royal stand 19th century troops past. CU royal guest taking salute, pull back to show modern troops marching past. Night - MS royal stand. 4 shots fireworks. Present were: Shah & Empress of Persia, Marshal Tito, President Podgarny & King Hussein.

Keywords

Royalty; Commemorations; Celebrations and festivals

Locations

Persia

Footage sources

France

Card file number

97566

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

185

Story extras:

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