News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

255A

Date Released

26 Apr 1934

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Prince George Lands after African Tour
• 2. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: First snapshot is sailing of Mr Insull for America at last to face charges of embezzlement
• 3. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: Miami - High-dive from 130 feet
• 4. Picture Paragraphs in the Week’s News: California - Max Baer in training
• 5. King Prajadhipok Arrives in London
• 6. Test Cricketers Are Here for "The Ashes"
• 7. Spring Racing Opens Epsom Meeting

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: King of Siam in London. DESCRIPTION: Their Majesties of Siam are welcomed by Duke and Duchess of York at Victoria Station. SHOTLIST: The Duke and Duchess of York greet the King and Queen as they alight from the train at Victoria. The Royal visitors are given bouquets.

Keywords

Royalty; Railways

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2885

Length of story (in feet)

51

Story extras:

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