Coronation Preparations

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1244A
Date Released
9 Apr 1953
Date submitted
Mar 1953
Date Other
Apr 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Atomic Energy
  2. 2South Africa Prepares for Elections
  3. 3Coronation Preparations
  4. 4Queen and Duke at Maundy Service
  5. 5Easter Vagaries
  6. *RAF Anniversary Review

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Coronation Preparations. DESCRIPTION: In London, expert jewellers have been at work re-modelling the Imperial State Crown. The restoration of the State Coach has been another very important job. Meanwhile, the route itself has been transforming the appearance of London’s West End. The Royal Mews, the eight Windsor Greys with their Postilions and Walking Grooms have been rehearsing their part the great occasion. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Jeweller working. CU various parts of the Imperial State crown. Jewellers cleaning and re-modelling same. CU Crown and parts of same. State Coach being cleaned and restored. CU door and ornamentation etc. CU bedecked horses and postilions. Coach moves across yard. Various shots of stands being erected along the Coronation route.
Keywords
Royalty; Vehicles; Industry and manufacture; Ceremonies; Fashion and costume; Animals
Locations
London
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
58813
Credits:
Camera
George Richardson
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Martin Gray
Length of story (in feet)
132
Story extras:
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