A Sultan Enthroned

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1566
Date Released
8 Jun 1959
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Atlantic Congress
  2. 2For Peaceful Purposes
  3. 3Kew Gardens Celebrate
  4. 4More Trade with Russia
  5. 5Hazards of the Track
  6. 6A Sultan Enthroned

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: A Sultan Enthroned. DESCRIPTION: In Kedah, a Malay State, the Sultan Abdul Halim Muazzam Shah drove with his beautiful wife for his installation as ruler of the State. To the beat of ceremonial drums he proceeded to his throne where the Kris of State was presented by the Grand Chamberlain. Alor Star (the capital) was ablaze that historic night which was celebrated with music and dancing. SHOTLIST: Inspection of Guard of Honour (key). FS procession. Pan Sultan and wife in back of car. TS locals play flute and drums. CU locals play flute. Interior low angle - Sultan and procession. Another angle - same carrying Royal Regalia. CU sword. MS ceremony - Sultan seated on throne receiving sword. Longer shot same. TS beating drums. Nigh shot neon lights flashing. Closer same, LS dancers performing by river. MS dancers on ground. MS dancers. MS carnival float with effigies.
Keywords
Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Malaya
Footage sources
Malayan Film Unit
Card file number
77290
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
113
Story extras:
Film clip

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