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Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

440A

Date Released

11 Nov 1937

Date submitted

10 Nov 1937

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. In Memoriam: Tribute by Leslie Mitchell
• 2. Reports: Three Power Pact
• 3. Reports: Chapei falls
• 4. Reports: Madame Chiang Kai-Shek voices protest
• 5. Reports: Awatea smashed Tasman record
• 6. Reports: Skidding practice for bus drivers
• 7. Reports: French wine tasters elect first lady member
• 8. Reports: The King of Greece in Britain
• 9. Tribute
• 10. London

Story

Story No. within this Issue

9 / 10

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Gloucester unveils Earl Haig’s Statue in London. DESCRIPTION: The Duke of Gloucester unveils Earl Haig’s Statue in London. SHOTLIST: Shot of the statue veiled. Shot of the assembly in Whitehall. Shot of the Duke of Gloucester speaking at the unveiling. Shot of the unveiling ceremony and of the statue. Long shot of same in Whitehall with crowds. Wreath placed by Duke. Close shot of the statue.

Keywords

Royalty; Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Footage sources

Local

Card file number

5938

Credits:

Commentator

Ivan Scott

Length of story (in feet)

91

Story extras:

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