News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

310A

Date Released

16 May 1935

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Flashes: Birmingham tries out new road of many surfaces
• 2. Flashes: Home Fleet visits Thames for Naval Jubilee occasion
• 3. Memoir
• 4. Aviation: Gliding in Australia
• 5. Jubilee
• 6. Topics of Today: Mauretania’s break up draws attention to shipping situation - Sir Malcolm Campbell comments
• 7. Sports: Horsewomen carry off jumping honours in Sydney Contest
• 8. Sports: Kentucky Derby thrills 50,000 fans in spite of weather

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 8

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Gibraltar’s Tribute for Jubilee. DESCRIPTION: First overseas film - Gibraltar’s Tribute. SHOTLIST: Various scenic shots of the rock in one picture showing just the outline and the other showing more detail. Troops marching past on parade ground. These are Gordon Highlanders Trooping the Colour. The Governor General Sir Charles Harington taking the salute. Shot of the Governor addressing the children. CU children waving Union Jacks. Children receive Jubilee medals. Night shots of illuminations.

Keywords

Politics and government; Environment; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours; Scenery and travel

Locations

Gibraltar

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

3664

Credits:

Commentator

Eric Dunstan

Length of story (in feet)

85

Story extras:

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