Lying in State (In Colour)

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1860A

Date Released

28 Jan 1965

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Rugby - Ireland Hold France
2. 2Fire Tragedy
3. 3Sir Winston - The World Mourns
4. 4Lying in State (In Colour)

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sir Winston Churchill - Lying in State (In Colour). DESCRIPTION: Movietone records in colour the moving scene inside Westminster Hall where Sir Winston Churchill lies in State. SHOTLIST: General view of exterior shot of Westminster Hall. Long shot of coffin on catafalque in Westminster Hall, guarded by officers of the Royal Navy. Medium shot of Royal Navy changing watch on the catafalque. Long shot of Westminster. People queuing along Westminster embankment. People queuing across Lambeth Bridge. People queuing outside Westminster Hall. People entering. Coffin covered by Union flag - people in background. People passing coffin.

Keywords

Politics and government; Funerals

Locations

London

Card file number

89323

Credits:

Camera

John Mould

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Ronald E. Collins

Length of story (in feet)

236

Story extras:

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