The Royal Maundy is Given to Aged Poor

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

202

Date Released

17 Apr 1933

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Royal Maundy is Given to Aged Poor
2. 2Movietone Surveys Dominion Capital
3. 3Soviet Charges Are Denied by Head of Metro Vickers

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Royal Maundy Money Distributed. DESCRIPTION: Distribution of the King’s Bounty is held according to ancient tradition at Westminster Abbey. SHOTLIST: Princess Marie Louise is present at distribution of the King’s bounty at Westminster Abbey. CU of case of Maundy money. Shot of Beef Eaters coming down carrying the money (these are Yeoman of the Guard, not Beef Eaters). Princess Marie Louise leaving, shaking hands with Bishop. Enters car. Press take photographs in foreground. Close shot of interviews speaking to old folk with the money. CU of old lady. Close shot of group of old ladies.

Keywords

Royalty; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Customs and traditions; Ceremonies; Older people; Social welfare; Military; Religion and belief

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2342

Length of story (in feet)

138

Story extras:

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