Inauguration of King Hussein

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1249

Date Released

11 May 1953

Date submitted

7 May 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Perfect Secretary
2. 2Flyer Dives Under Thames Bridges
3. 3North Sea Collision Drama
4. 4Inauguration of King Hussein
5. 5Royal Children Salute Guards Colours
6. 6The Abbey - Sir Winston’s Appeal
7. *Eastern Emperor Wins Chester Cup

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: King Hussein’s Enthronement. DESCRIPTION: In the city of Amman (capital of Jordan) the enthronement of King Hussein was the occasion for national prayers as well as for widespread rejoicing. There was an impressive turn out of troops and parades by desert warriors to mark the great occasion. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. CU decorations (street). Various shots of troops marching, passing through archway. King Hussein drives from palace. Inspects Guard of Honour. Interior - King takes the oath, salutes & smartly leaves. Drives through crowded streets.

Keywords

Royalty; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Amman; Jordan

Footage sources

British Paramount

Card file number

59006

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

90

Story extras:

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