Harriman’s Visit

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1156A

Date Released

2 Aug 1951

Date submitted

30 Jul 1951

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Royal Engagements
2. 2The Kaesong Talks
3. 3Harriman’s Visit
4. 4Oil Drum Band
5. 5Channel Swimming Season Opens
6. 6Goodwood Stewards’ Cup
7. *Taff and Bristol Channel Swimmers

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Harriman’s Visit. DESCRIPTION: Mr Harriman and his wife were met by Mr Gifford, US Ambassador in London, when they arrived at London Airport from Persia. Sir Francis Shepherd, Britain’s Ambassador in Teheran [sic], who had come with Mr Harriman, gave a brief interview. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Black & white title card. Harriman’s plane taxies in. Harriman alights greeted by Mr Gifford, Mrs Harriman with party. Group on tarmac, Mr & Mrs Harriman, Mr Gifford, Sir Francis Shepherd. Harriman interviewed about his visit to Persia.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Foreign relations

Locations

London Heathrow Airport

Card file number

55853

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Paul Wyand

Length of story (in feet)

104

Story extras:

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