Cambodian Coronation

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1398
Date Released
19 Mar 1956
Date submitted
15 Mar 1956
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Georgi Malenkov Here
  2. 2Queen Mother in Paris
  3. 3Shipwreck
  4. 4News in Brief: Miss Truman Engaged
  5. 5News in Brief: Jordan Flag Day
  6. 6News in Brief: Cd in Haifa
  7. 7News in Brief: British Consulate Sacked
  8. 8Hot and Cold
  9. 9Cambodian Coronation

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cambodian Coronation. DESCRIPTION: In Cambodia, Prince Sihanouk, has transferred the Crown to his father, King Suramarit. The King who is sixty years old has never ruled before. Breathtaking splendour marked the coronation festivities for the new King, the celebrations lasted a whole week. SHOTLIST: GV palace. Interiors of palace. Prince Sihanouk with his father King Suramarit. Shots of the King and wife. Elephants in procession. Elephants marching through the town. Royal coach.
Keywords
Royalty; Ceremonies; Animals
Locations
Cambodia
Footage sources
United States of America
France
Card file number
66292
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
105
Story extras:
Film clip

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