The Emperor with the Fleet

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1323A
Date Released
14 Oct 1954
Date submitted
11 Oct 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Conservative Conference - Sir Winston’s Address
  2. 2The Queen at Stirling Castle
  3. 3The Emperor with the Fleet

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Emperor of Ethiopia With the Mediterranean Fleet. DESCRIPTION: The Emperor of Ethiopia, after visiting Malta on his way to Britain, went aboard HMS Gambia, the cruiser in which he was completing his journey. He was welcomed by Lord Louis Mountbatten and later, the Emperor witnessed a special naval demonstration at sea. SHOTLIST: Emperor of Ethiopia being piped aboard HMS Gambia. Inspecting the ship’s company. CU of Emperor watching a display. CU of the cruiser Glasgow going by. The carrier Centaur. CU of the Emperor. CU of destroyers in mock action against subs. CU of the ensign after the ship. Lord Louis Mountbatten not seen.
Keywords
Royalty; Navy; Military
Locations
Mediterranean Sea
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
62030
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
165
Story extras:
Film clip

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