Churchill in Bronze

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1587A

Date Released

5 Nov 1959

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Churchill in Bronze. DESCRIPTION: Sir Winston Churchill arrived at Woodford to receive a rare honour. And, inspecting the Guard of Honour, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was there to officiate. Few men see a statue of themselves unveiled, but Sir Winston is different. This statue is a tribute from the people of Wanstead and Woodford, whom Sir Winston has represented in Parliament for thirty-five years. Monty then made a speech to which Sir Winston replied. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MLS Field Marshal Lord Montgomery inspecting troops. LS same. CU Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Montgomery talking. CU rear view same. GV crowds. CU Field Marshal Lord Montgomery addressing crowds. Pan - same unveils statue. CU Sir Winston and Lady Churchill. MLS statue (of Sir Winston). MS Sir Winston Churchill speaks. MLS statue. MS Sir Winston and Lord Montgomery. CU statue.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

England; Essex

Card file number

78493

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: John Davies
Camera: Len Waldorf

Length of story (in feet)

128

Story extras:

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