Filming in the Desert

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1130A
Date Released
1 Feb 1951
Date submitted
29 Jan 1951
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1British Cars in Monte Carlo Rally
  2. 2Z & G Class Call-Up
  3. 3Atc’s 10th Birthday
  4. 4Diamond Smuggling
  5. 5Filming in the Desert
  6. 6Arctic Korea
  7. 7Indian Celebrates Republic Day
  8. 8Glasgow Students’ Rag
  9. 9Rangers First Round Victory

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Filming in the Desert. DESCRIPTION: Chosen for its natural resemblance to ancient Palestine a location in an Arizona desert is the scene of another great 20th Century production - the immortal love story of David and Bathsheba. Henry King, directing Gregory Peck and Raymond Massey, receive a visit from the Governor of the State, Howard Pyle. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Elevated MS Arabs standing around on set. Aerial of set in desert. MS Arabs on set. Gregory Peck & Raymond Massey, Henry King walks up with Governor Pyle & introduces them. Group shot of same. MS cameras & equipment on set. King & Governor Howard Pyle walk through stars. Pyle shakes hands with Massey. SCU Pyle shakes hands with Peck.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Entertainment and leisure; Environment; Cinema; Performing arts
Locations
Nogales, Arizona
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
54937
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
83
Story extras:
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