Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Denmark Pays Homage

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

934

Date Released

28 Apr 1947

Date submitted

22 Apr 1947

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Denmark Pays Homage
2. 2Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Victim of the Gales
3. 3Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Vive Le Sport
4. 4Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Charlton’s Cup

Story

Story No. within this Issue

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:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

86

Story extras:

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