Jersey Zoo

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
2241
Date Released
15 May 1972
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Jersey Zoo. DESCRIPTION: David Niven, opens a new gorilla house for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Fund. The other ‘stars’ Nandy and her husband-to-be, Pongo. SHOTLIST: GV Jersey. CU David Niven talking to Gerald Durrell, director of Jersey Zoo. CU Niven. CU Durrell. MCU picture of lowland gorilla. CU pull back gorilla in cage (female). MS children watching. MCU Niven making speech. MS spectators applauding. MS plaque unveiled by Mrs David Niven. CU plaque The Brian Park Gorilla Complex Was Officially Opened By Mr and Mrs David Niven, April 30th 1972. MS male and female gorillas (Nandy & Pongo) in new complex. CU Niven standing by glass front of new complex holding sticks of celery. Gorilla in complex looking at him through glass. MS through bars of cage, pull back as gorilla comes towards bars. MCU Niven watching. MS female gorilla (Nandy) being prepared for marriage by keeper. CU Nandy with veil and bouquet of vegetables. MCU Niven & Durrell watching. MS 2 gorillas in complex, one walking round. MS Niven watching. CU gorilla.
Keywords
Animals; Performing arts
Locations
Jersey
Card file number
98102
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Reginald William Smith
Length of story (in feet)
116
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Jersey Zoo', British Movietone News Issue No. 2241, 15 May 1972. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/29375 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)