Dr Nkrumah

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1575A

Date Released

13 Aug 1959

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Sir Winston in the Sun
2. 2Messing about in Boats
3. 3Princess Alexandra
4. 4Dr Nkrumah
5. 5Go Man, Go!
6. 6Hindu Festival
7. 7They’re Here

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Dr Nkrumah. DESCRIPTION: The Prime Minister of Ghana, Dr Nkrumah, arrived at London Airport, and was welcomed to Britain by the Earl of Home. Dr Nkrumah’s visit followed her Majesty’s cancellation of her visit to Ghana. SHOTLIST: Plane taxies (key). Dr Nkrumah steps from plane and is greeted by Earl of Home. CU Dr Nkrumah.

Keywords

Politics and government; Aristocracy; Aviation; Foreign relations

Locations

England; London Heathrow Airport

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

77885

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

39

Story extras:

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