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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