Dispatch from Sudan

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1538

Date Released

24 Nov 1958

Date submitted

21 Nov 1958

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Report from Ethiopia
2. 2Rocket News
3. 3British Boxing Win
4. 4Trains Pile Up
5. 5Dispatch from Sudan
6. 6Hop on a Bike

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Dispatch From Sudan. DESCRIPTION: The coup d’état in the Sudan, carried out by Army Chief General Aboud, left him and his Lieutenants in complete control of the country. The overthrown of the Government was a bloodless affair; and, with all quiet in the Sudan, the General was quick to issue reassuring statements. SHOTLIST: GV General Aboud in room. MS General Aboud arrives for meeting. MS same speaking. CU same. MS same. 2 shots same. General Aboud leader of the recent coup d’état making a statement to the army.

Keywords

Politics and government; Military

Locations

Sudan

Card file number

75581

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

41

Story extras:

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