HM the King Speaks at Southampton on Opening New Dock

Issue No.

217

Date Released

31 Jul 1933

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Story No. within this Issue: 2 / 2
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: HM the King Opens New Dock in Southampton. DESCRIPTION: Their Majesties perform inaugural rite, arriving aboard Royal Yacht. SHOTLIST: Victoria & Albert’ bows breaking tape across the new dock. Shots of the yacht entering the dock. The King & Queen land followed by the Duke & Duchess of York. The Royal party walk alongside the dock. Royal party on dais. The King speaks and opens the dock. LS of the assembly. Close shot of the Queen pouring wine into the water. The board gangway surrounded by cheering and flag waving crowds. close shot of the King with flags waving around him. Queen goes up the gangplank. Good shot along. King follows and nods to the people. D&D of York follow. King George V Graving Dock.
Keywords: Royalty; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 2504
Length of story (in feet): 405
Story extras:: Film clip

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