The New Government

Series

Series Name: Daily Sketch Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

584-1

Date Released

2 Nov 1922

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

[1ST SUBTITLE]: "A film which marks an epoch in cinematography. Mr Bonar Law grants ‘Topical’ the high honour of presenting the first and only film ever taken of a British Prime Minister and his Cabinet within the historic and sacred walls of No 10 Downing Street. Mr Bonar Law and ministers entering the glorious old room at No 10 which is dominated by a gigantic portrait of Prime Minister Pitt." Medium shot from head of long table as Law leads in ten ministers, who take their places at the table. [2ND SUBTITLE]: "Mr Bonar Law reads an announcement to his cabinet". Close shot of Law reading the announcement with Salisbury and Baldwin either side of him. [3RD SUBTITLE]: "From left to right: Sir Philip Lloyd-Graeme - Board of Trade; Marquis of Salisbury - Lord President of the Council; the Prime Minister; Mr Stanley Baldwin - Chancellor of the Exchequer; Mr Amery - First Lord of the Admiralty". Medium shot across the table of the group of ministers. [4TH SUBTITLE]: "The Duke of Devonshire (Colonies) discusses a point with Viscount Peel (India)." Close shot of the two ministers at the table, posing stiffly for the camera. [5TH SUBTITLE]: "Sir Philip Lloyd-Graeme makes a point with Mr Amery and Viscount Peel". Close shot of Lloyd-Graeme talking with the two ministers [the seating arrangements have now changed]. [6TH SUBTITLE]: "On Mr Bonar Law’s left, Viscount Curzon - Secretary for Foreign Affairs; Mr Stanley Baldwin; and Viscount Cave - Lord Chancellor". Slight pan shot of Law talking to these ministers. [7TH SUBTITLE]: "A fine study of the quiet and yet steadfast dignity of the new Prime Minister". Close-up of Bonar Law at the table. He smiles.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures

Credits:

Camera: Frederick Oscar Bovill
Camera: James J. Taylor

Length of story (in feet)

160

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