Leeds Children’s Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1308A
Date Released
1 Jul 1954
Date submitted
28 Jun 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1France’s Big Turf Day
  2. 2Sir Winston in Washington
  3. 3Chou En-Lai Meets Nehru
  4. 4Guatemala Upheaval (First Pictures)
  5. 5Swedish State Visit
  6. *Leeds Children’s Day
  7. *Queen Mother at Dumfries Show

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Leeds Childrens Day. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Children dancing round maypole. Queen leaving Town Hall in open car, in procession lorry advertising Man in the Iron Mask. Procession. Groups of babies, mother & baby being presented with silver spoon by Lady Mayoress. CU of crowning of Queen by Mayoress. Children’s skipping race & obstacle race. Dancing round the Maypole. Massed dancing. L shot.
Local distribution only
Extra for Leeds only.
Keywords
Commemorations; Sport; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Local government
Locations
Roundhay Park
Card file number
61322A
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
131
Story extras:
Film clip

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