Duke Opens Track

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1274

Date Released

2 Nov 1953

Date submitted

29 Oct 1953

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

7 / 8

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke Opens Track. DESCRIPTION: The opening of the Maccabi Stadium running track at Hendon was performed by the Duke of Edinburgh, watched by a large gathering of members of the Association. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Duke arriving. On running track in front of audience, Duke cuts tape to officially open the Maccabi Stadium. A race is then run. Cut-in of Chief Rabbi watching. Wrestling in progress. Weight-lifting. Display of dancing by kiddies. Duke is presented with Passover Plate.

Keywords

Royalty; Sport; Organisations; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Children; Athletics; Ceremonies; Religion and belief

Locations

Hendon

Card file number

60016

Credits:

Commentator: Lionel James Gamlin
Camera: Samuelson

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