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Malta’s Tribute to His Majesty

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1072A
Date Released
22 Dec 1949
Date submitted
20 Dec 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Malta’s Tribute to His Majesty
  2. 2Her Majesty Honours Needlework Craftsmanship
  3. 3World’s Dancing Champion
  4. 4Britain’s Car Challenge
  5. 5Christmas Cheer in the City
  6. *Cardiff’s Christmas Tree

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Malta’s Tribute to His Majesty. DESCRIPTION: The 13,000 ton light fleet aircraft carrier Glory was the central point of Malta’s tribute to the King on his birthday. Princess Elizabeth boarded the carrier accompanied by Sir Arthur Power, C-in-C, Mediterranean. SHOTLIST: KS. MS "Glory" aircraft carrier at anchor in Valletta harbour. GV harbour. Several shots of "Glory". Firing royal salute, Princess approaches in royal barge. With Sir Arthur Power, the Royal Party come up to flight deck on lift. "The King" is played as lift reaches flight deck. Princess inspects crew & other naval representatives from all ships in Grand Harbour. GVs of Grand Harbour.
Keywords
Royalty; Navy; Military
Locations
Malta
Footage sources
Paramount Rota
Card file number
52961
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
105
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