A1 at Lloyd’s

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1564

Date Released

25 May 1959

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Madrid Welcomes Lord Mayor
2. 2Edinburgh - The Assembly
3. 3Sport Down Under
4. 4An Elegant Old Lady
5. 5A1 at Lloyd’s
6. 6Floods in S Africa
7. 7Yo Ho My Hearties!
8. 8Real Life Drama

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 8

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess Margaret at Lloyd’s. DESCRIPTION: Behind the rostrum in the main underwriting room at Lloyd’s is the famous Lutine bell, and, when Princess Margaret arrived on a visit, the good news was announced by striking it. Her Royal Highness toured the world-famous establishment with Mr Grover, the Chairman, and we may be sure (to use a famous phrase), she found everything A1 at Lloyd’s! SHOTLIST: GV exterior Lloyd’s (key & title). GV interior Lloyd’s - people at work. High angle - underwriter’s desk with Lutine Bell. Closer same. MS Princess Margaret arrives. Closer - Lutine Bell is rung. MS Princess Margaret talking. Closer same looking at book. MS same.

Keywords

Royalty; Buildings and structures; Customs and traditions; Business and commerce

Locations

London; England; Lloyd’s

Footage sources

Pathe

Card file number

77240

Credits:

Commentator

Jeffrey K. Shearley

Length of story (in feet)

44

Story extras:

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