General Ridgeway Takes over the General Macarthur

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1140A

Date Released

12 Apr 1951

Date submitted

11 Apr 1951

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1French President in Canada
2. 2London Bobbies in Paris
3. 3Lord Stanley Weds
4. 4Double Triplets at Zoo
5. 5Awards for Film Merit
6. 6HMS Duchess Launched
7. 7Naval Ceremony at Malta
8. 8The Budget
9. *Rugby - France V Wales
10. *General Ridgeway Takes over the General Macarthur

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Story

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Macarthur Relieved of His Post (No Film). SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. SV-CU MacArthur. MacArthur & his wife alight from plane. CU MacArthur. MacArthur walks into camera. MacArthur greets (embrace) Syngman Rhee. MacArthur with Truman, the latter decorates MacArthur. CU of the medal on MacArthur chest. CU MacArthur. Library build up.

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Extra - Add to all reels.

Keywords

Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours

Footage sources

Library

Card file number

55307

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Story extras:

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