The West Indian Scene

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1501

Date Released

10 Mar 1958

Date submitted

6 Mar 1958

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Story No. within this Issue

3 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: West Indies Governor General. DESCRIPTION: At Kingston harbour, a launch brought the Governor General of the new West Indian Federation ashore on his first official visit to Jamaica. Lord Hailes was received by the Governor, Sir Kenneth Blackburne. Next, a greeting from the Mayor, Councillor Balfour Barnswell, from whom the Governor-General received the keys of the city in token of welcome to the Queen’s representative. Inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by the Jamaica Regiment completed the ceremonial programme. SHOTLIST: MS launch approaches quay. Closer same. MS Governor steps ashore and greets Governor. CU Jamaican sailor. MS Governor shakes hands with Mayor. CU Mayor. MS Governor and Mayor on dais. GV Square. MS Governor inspects Jamaica Regiment. CU Jamaican soldier. CU Governor inspecting. LS drive through streets. Closer shot. MS people up trees. Crowd shots. MS driving. HA crowds. Diff. angle same.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies; Local government; Navy; Military

Locations

Jamaica

Footage sources

Central Office of Information

Card file number

73024

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner

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