Sir Vivian Fuchs

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1511

Date Released

19 May 1958

Date submitted

16 May 1958

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1State Reception
2. 2British Motor Cycle Win
3. 3Picture of a Star
4. 4Society Wedding
5. 5Sir Vivian Fuchs
6. 6Wot! No Gravity
7. 7The French Crisis

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sir Vivian Fuchs. DESCRIPTION: Sir Vivian Fuchs was seen with one of the four Snocats used by the expedition. They were given names: this one’s called Haywire, and it’s been on show, in London’s Trafalgar Square. At Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty the Queen conferred the honour of Knighthood on Dr Fuchs. He was accompanied, by his wife, and the members of his expedition, who received Polar medals. A happy occasion. SHOTLIST: LS Snocats in Trafalgar Square. GV Fuchs examines Snocat. MS Fuchs explains same to girls. MS Fuchs and schoolgirls. GV girls listening. MS Snocat. LS same. CU Fuchs signs autographs. Slip pan to. LS Buckingham Palace. MS photographers. CU Fuchs smiling.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Mass media; Vehicles; Children; Exploration and explorers; Awards and honours; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

London; England

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

73740

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

68

Story extras:

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