The King Assumes Command of Fleet

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
162A
Date Released
14 Jul 1932
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The King Assumes Command of Fleet. DESCRIPTION: His Majesty, with Prince of Wales and Prince George holds at Portland first review since 1924. SHOTLIST: Close shot of Pinnace coming alongside. Prince George and Prince of Wales come aboard with King George V. Close shot of King coming up ladder (boarding Nelson). Officers salute and "God Save the King" played. Elevated shot of King coming up by ranks of marines. Marines give cheer. Close shot of King George V on flight deck of HMS Courageous. Camera follows aircraft taking off. Close shot of pilots coming across deck. Enter planes. Plane takes off past camera. Plane lands. Elevated shot of sailors standing to attention as King leaves.
Keywords
Royalty; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations
Portland
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1905
Length of story (in feet)
176
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The King Assumes Command of Fleet', British Movietone News Issue No. 162A, 14 Jul 1932. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/3717 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)