The Prince at the Fair

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1552A
Date Released
5 Mar 1959
Date submitted
3 Mar 1959
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Premier Ends Tour
  2. 2Cyprus Welcome
  3. 3England V France
  4. 4Rodeo in India
  5. 5The Prince at the Fair
  6. 6The Ideal Home

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Prince at a Fair. DESCRIPTION: Prince Philip spent an evening at the latest Fair in Singapore. Chinese hostesses had the honour of being presented to him and entertainment for His Royal Highness was provided by the local form of ballet. Later, at a youth gathering, presents were offered and accepted. SHOTLIST: Duke and party (key). MS same. BS Duke talking to Chinese hostesses. MS to CU Duke and party. MS Duke and VIPs seated. SCU local form of ballet. BS same - pan to other dancers. MS Duke and VIPs applaud. Slip pan to GV building, youths in f/g. MS young Malay presents model of Prahu to the Duke. MS young Chinese presents model of junk to Duke.
Keywords
Royalty; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Women; Youth
Locations
Malaya
Footage sources
United Press International [UPI]
Card file number
76622
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
89
Story extras:
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