The Duke with Variety Club

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1341
Date Released
14 Feb 1955
Date submitted
9 Feb 1955
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Dai Dower Wins Title
  2. 2Slippery Slopes
  3. 3Slippery Slopes
  4. 4News in Brief: Indian Derby
  5. 5News in Brief: Doing It by Halves
  6. 6News in Brief: The New Bluebird
  7. 7News in Brief: Drivers - Beware!
  8. 8The Duke with Variety Club

Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Edinburgh at Variety Club Luncheon. DESCRIPTION: The Duke of Edinburgh recently attended the luncheon given by the Variety Club of Great Britain, held at a London Hotel. The highlight of this informal occasion was the act by Tommy Cooper. SHOTLIST: KS. GV of the luncheon. Duke talking to various people. GV of the luncheon. CU of Tommy Cooper. CU of the Duke laughing. Tommy Cooper bending a spoon. Duke laughing. Tommy Cooper and three coins in a fountain trick. Duke CU. The Duke assisting Cooper. Tommy presents the Duke with a Fez.
Keywords
Royalty; Fundraising; Performing arts
Locations
London
Footage sources
Gaumont
Card file number
62839
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
183
Story extras:
Film clip

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