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Edinburgh - Lord & Lady Mountbatten Honoured

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1286
Date Released
25 Jan 1954
Date submitted
21 Jan 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1New Zealand - Royal Engagements
  2. 2The New Rifle
  3. 3Giant Helicopter
  4. 4Marilyn Monroe Weds
  5. 5A Pet with a Difference
  6. 6Hindu Festival
  7. 7Edinburgh - Lord & Lady Mountbatten Honoured
  8. 8The Comet’s Record

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Edinburgh - Lord & Lady Mountbatten Honoured. DESCRIPTION: After they had both received honorary doctorates of Law of the University of Edinburgh, Lord and Lady Mountbatten were given the freedom of the City in the Usher Hall. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Interior of Usher Hall. Various scenes inside hall. Lord & Lady Mountbatten on dais to receive freedom of the city. Presentation of silver casket to Lord Mountbatten. Cut-ins dignitaries. Lady Mountbatten receives casket from Lord Provost Sir James Miller also. CU Lord Mountbatten making speech.
Keywords
Royalty; Education and training; Ceremonies; Local government
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
60393
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:

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