News in Brief: Cotton Celebrations

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1303

Date Released

24 May 1954

Date Other

May 1954

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1News in Brief: Irish Elections
2. 2News in Brief: Malay Home Guard
3. 3News in Brief: Cotton Celebrations
4. 4News in Brief: Aintree Motor Track
5. 5News in Brief: Monkey Tricks
6. 6The City Welcomes the Queen

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Section Title

News in Brief

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cotton Celebrations. DESCRIPTION: In Memphis, a Cotton carnival recalling the early days in the deep South when bales of raw cotton were first carried down the Mississippi. In Liverpool, the Cotton Exchange has been re-opened by Lord Derby in the presence of Mr Selwyn Lloyd and Viscount Woolton. SHOTLIST: Cut story - King and Queen of Cotton. On thrones. Various shots of great cotton parade. Floats showing shots of Tennessee etc. Slip pan to Liverpool Cotton exchange. Good shot of building. CU plaque for opening ceremony. Interiors. Various shots of the opening ceremonies. Mr Selwyn Lloyd & Viscount Woolton attend. Lord Mayor of Liverpool. Opening performed by the Earl of Derby. Market bell rang. Bidding starts. Men put up new prices on board. Good exchange bidding shots.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Agriculture; Business and commerce; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Local government

Locations

Manchester; Liverpool; England; Tennessee; Memphis

Footage sources

United States of America
British Paramount

Card file number

61049

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

77

Story extras:

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