Presidential Visit

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1604

Date Released

29 Feb 1960

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Peru’s President in Uk. DESCRIPTION: The President of Peru, Dr Prado, arrived at London Airport and was welcomed by Mr Macmillan. An early engagement was a dinner at Number Ten, Downing Street. Later, at Guildhall, the Lord Mayor (Sir Edmund Stockdale) led the City’s greeting. SHOTLIST: LS Aircraft landing at London Airport (Heathrow). CU Harold Macmillan and party. LS President of Peru (Dr Prado) leaves plane and is met by party. GV Guard of Honour presents Arms. Prime Minister introduces President to VIPs. GV Street sign Downing Street. CU Door of No 10. CU President and wife leave car and enter. GV Interior of Westminster Abbey. CU Tomb. LS President lays wreath on flag stone. CU Wreath on flag stone. LS Guildhall - troops waiting. CU Mace bearer. GV President’s car arrives. CU Lord Mayor (Sir Edmund Stockdale). GV President and wife leave car. LS Guildhall banqueting hall. SS President and party walking down room. LS dining room with guests clapping.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Foreign relations; Social events; Ceremonies; Local government; Military

Locations

England

Card file number

79435

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: Ken Taylor
Camera: Len Waldorf

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