Hussein Feted by Army

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1455A

Date Released

25 Apr 1957

Date submitted

23 Apr 1957

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Hussein Feted by Army
2. 2Off to America
3. 3Easter Parade

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Hussein Cheered. DESCRIPTION: The city of Amman, capital of Jordan, presents an orderly prospect to the camera, but behind the facade, lurks uncertainty and anxiety. It is a country in a state of transition - and changes are seldom painless. King Hussein is finding this out. Nevertheless, he must be gratified by the many signs of loyalty - examples were shown from Bedouin tribesmen. Incidents within the Army Staff have caused the King to arrest over a score of officers and set up an army inquiry. SHOTLIST: LS Palace. MS flag of Jordan. M & CU Hussein. Swivel shots. Arab tribesmen shaking and kissing Hussein’s hand. CV Hussein salutes and leaves. LS and CV soldiers and armed cars. MS & CV Hussein being greeted by soldiers, they kiss his hand. Several shots of Hussein being lifted onto their shoulders and soldiers cheering.

Keywords

Royalty; Crime

Locations

Amman; Jordan

Footage sources

United States of America

Card file number

70437

Credits:

Commentator

Jeffrey K. Shearley

Length of story (in feet)

102

Story extras:

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