The Queen Sees Everest Film

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1273

Date Released

26 Oct 1953

Date submitted

21 Oct 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Queen Sees Everest Film
2. 2Duke as Grand Master
3. 3News Briefs: Indian Festival
4. 4News Briefs: Petrol Emergency
5. 5News Briefs: Dr Jagan Here
6. 6Soccer - England V the Rest of the World

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Queen Sees Everest Film. DESCRIPTION: The Premiere of the Conquest of Everest at a London Theatre was attended by Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh. Sir John Hunt was there to present Sir Edmund Hillary and other members of the expedition to Her Majesty. SHOTLIST: Cut story - CU Title of film ‘Conquest of Everest’ over Warner theatre. LS Queen and Duke into foyer. GV Queen presented with bouquet by Susan Hunt, Duke receives programme from Sally Hunt. Queen greeted by Sir John Hunt. Duke greeted by Sir John. Sir John presents Sir Edmund Hillary and others to Queen and Duke. Queen is shown equipment used on expedition by Hunt. Duke examines same. Elevated shot of royal couple looking at equipment. Excellent natural shots of Queen Elizabeth laughing with the Duke, Sir John and Sir Edmund Hillary.

Keywords

Royalty; Mass media; Entertainment and leisure; Cinema; Military

Locations

London; Warner Theatre

Footage sources

Gaumont

Card file number

59969

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

108

Story extras:

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