In Memoriam

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1625A
Date Released
28 Jul 1960
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Officers of the Future
  2. 2Queen of the Ball
  3. 3Katanga Battle
  4. 4In Memoriam
  5. 5Polaris on Target

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: In Memoriam. DESCRIPTION: AE Matthews was ninety last year. Christened Alfred Edward, he was always just Matty, as loveable and eccentric as so many of the characters he portrayed. Matty died peacefully in his sleep. SHOTLIST: MCU Matty talking with friend. Matty lights birthday cake candles. CU cake. Matty blows out candles. MS cameramen. Matty cuts cake. Matty drinks toast.
Keywords
Commemorations; Food and cooking; Death; Celebrations and festivals; Performing arts
Locations
London; England
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
80772
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
42
Story extras:
Film clip

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