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:

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