Colonial Secretary’s Malayan Visit

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1177
Date Released
24 Dec 1951
Date submitted
21 Dec 1951
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Gloucesters’ Welcome
  2. 2Colonial Secretary’s Malayan Visit
  3. 3Prince Bira Weds
  4. 4The Circus

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Colonial Secretary’s Malayan Visit. DESCRIPTION: Mr Oliver Lyttelton nearly made an unhappy landing at Singapore, where he was met by Mr Malcolm MacDonald (Commissioner General) during his tour of Malaya. Now, the Colonial Secretary is home again and has briefly summed up his impressions for us. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Plane taxies. Lyttelton alights from plane, Valletta RAF plane, nearly falls off steps. Greeted by Malcolm MacDonald. Slip-pan. London Airport, walks across to reception office. Interior - Lyttelton speaks on the subject of his travels, shots in close-ups & SCU seated behind table.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Colonialism; Military
Locations
Malaya; London Heathrow Airport
Card file number
56533
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Camera
Norman Fisher
Length of story (in feet)
92
Story extras:

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