Mauritius Independent

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
2024
Date Released
18 Mar 1968
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Mauritius Independent
  2. 2Slice a Sparkler
  3. 3Report from Underground
  4. 4Speedy Spuds
  5. 5Looking Doggy
  6. 6Welcome for a Champ
  7. 7Little Pip

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mauritius Independent. DESCRIPTION: One of the last remaining Colonies becomes independent after a century and a half of British rule. SHOTLIST: GV interior Parliament House during State Opening of P. MS audience. MLS Governor reading Queen’s speech. MS audience. GV Governor reading speech. MLS Prime Minister reading speech. GV ditto. MS Governor & Prime Minister walking. Pan up as Union Jack is lowered. MS Governor & PM watching. MCU Mauritian soldier hoists flag. MS ditto. CU flag hoisted. MS Governor & PM watching. Pan up Governor & PM look at flag. GV dragon dancing. MS traditional dancing. CU girls. MS Governor & PM shake hands. Pan CU children waving flags.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Colonialism; Independence movements; Military
Locations
Mauritius
Footage sources
Central Office of Information
Card file number
93340
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
122
Story extras:

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