Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Denmark Pays Homage
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- British Movietone News
Issue
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- 1 / 4
- Section Title
- Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin
- Summary
- MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Passing of King Christian & Proclamation of King Frederick. DESCRIPTION: King Christian of Denmark has died and will be succeeded by his son who becomes King Frederick the Ninth. SHOTLIST: KS LIBRARY - Shots of King Christian riding through crowded streets of Copenhagen during the occupation. Photos taken unbeknown to the Nazis, sailing in a yacht several years ago. Corner of street, notice displayed announcing Christian’s death, group of people read the paper. GV palace shows flag being lowered to half mast. The Prime Minister stands on balcony addressing the crowds in front of palace. King Frederick and his Queen, Ingrid stand on balcony, Frederick addresses the crowds. King drives through cheering crowds in open landau.
- Keywords
- Royalty
- Locations
- Copenhagen
- Footage sources
- France
Library
- Card file number
- 48473
- Credits:
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- Commentator
- Lionel James Gamlin
- Length of story (in feet)
- 86
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