Their Majesties See Royal Tournament

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

208

Date Released

29 May 1933

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Prince of Wales Tours Scilly Isles
2. 2Matsuoka is Hailed as Hero in Japan
3. 3Their Majesties See Royal Tournament
4. 4Weather Intervenes at Shelsley Walsh

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: King and Queen at Royal Tournament. DESCRIPTION: The King and Queen visit Olympia and see unusual physical drill display by service gymnasts. SHOTLIST: Close shot of soldiers in ranks presenting arms. Long shot of King standing on steps. Elevated shot of King inspecting the guards in full dress. Close shot of King going through ranks. Close shot of King being conducted to platform. Elevated shot of gymnasts. Elevated shot of King watching same. Elevated close shot of drill.

Keywords

Royalty; Entertainment and leisure; Ceremonies; Physical fitness and training; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2411

Length of story (in feet)

143

Story extras:

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