King Feisal II of Iraq

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1248A

Date Released

7 May 1953

Date submitted

5 May 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Cup Winners Welcome
2. 2News Briefs: May Day
3. 3News Briefs: May Day in Munich
4. 4News Briefs: Duke Sees Steel Made
5. 5News Briefs: Duke Gets His Wings
6. 6Family Welcome for Released Prisoners
7. 7King Feisal II of Iraq

Story

Story No. within this Issue

7 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: King Feisal II of Iraq Takes Oath. DESCRIPTION: The Duke of Gloucester was in Baghdad as representative of the Queen an the enthronement of King Feisal II of Iraq. The inaugural ceremonies were held in the Parliament House where the oath was administered by Mohamed al-Sadir, President of the Parliament. After the enthronement, the Royal Drive through Baghdad. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Duke of Gloucester walks past camera. Various representatives of countries present include Russia, King Feisal arrives in open landau. Interior - King bows to audience. King takes oath. Mohamed al-Sadir administers oath. Duke of Gloucester leaves after ceremony. Also King & saluting with gold baton. Drives away. Crowds cheer.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Ceremonies

Locations

Baghdad

Footage sources

Pathe
Rota

Card file number

58982

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

141

Story extras:

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