The Princess in Australia

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1577A

Date Released

27 Aug 1959

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess in Australia. DESCRIPTION: More pictures of Princess Alexandra’s great reception in Canberra. Over five thousand children were assembled here. The Princess driving to King’s Hall to attend the State Ball in her honour. Mr Menzies was there to receive her. Dame Pattie Menzies pinned a diamond and ruby brooch on her gown, it was a present from the people of Australia. SHOTLIST: CU Princess Alexandra. CU Princess shakes hands. MS Princess with crowds. CU small boys waving. CU Princess waving from jeep. MS crowds. CU Princess waving. Slip pan MS Princess greeted by Mr Menzies. MS crowds. MS Princess with Mr Menzies. CU same. GV outside hall. MS Princess with Mr Menzies. TS dancing in hall. TS Princess dancing (3).

Keywords

Politics and government; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles

Locations

Australia

Footage sources

Australia

Card file number

77975

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

110

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