Flower Bombardment of Duke and Duchess

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1082A
Date Released
2 Mar 1950
Date submitted
27 Feb 1950
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Trailer: Myrtle’s Millions
  2. 2Scotland’s Greatest Artist Passes
  3. 3Welcome to Their Majesties’ French Guest
  4. 4The Carnival That’s Different
  5. 5Flower Bombardment of Duke and Duchess
  6. 6Red Shoes Stars Weds
  7. 7100 Miles Per Hour in US Motor Cycle Race
  8. 8The Earth - From 76 Miles Up
  9. *Nottingham - Miners Go to It in Boxing Semi-Finals
  10. *Mud Larks at Query Motor Cycle Trial
  11. *Birmingham - Quads at Mothercraft Exhibition
  12. *Villa’s Last Minute Win

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Flower Bombardment of Duke & Duchess. DESCRIPTION: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were involved in the Carnival held in New Orleans on Shrove Tuesday. The carnival is called Mardi Gras and the idea behind it is to have a real jollification before the austerities of Lent. SHOTLIST: KS. GV crowded street with signs flickering. Procession through street during the Mardi Gras, people on floats pelted crowds with flowers including Duke & Duchess of Windsor. Windsors acknowledge cheer of crowds.
Local distribution only
Not shown in Birmingham
Keywords
Royalty; Entertainment and leisure; Customs and traditions; Religion and belief
Locations
United States of America; New Orleans
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
53300
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
60
Story extras:
Film clip

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