Star of Sierra Leone

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2248A

Date Released

6 Jul 1972

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3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Star of Sierra Leone. DESCRIPTION: The world’s third largest diamond, The Star of Sierra Leone, was shown for the first time by Dr Nicol, the High Commissioner to that country. It’ll shortly go to the London market where bidding will start at £1 million. SHOTLIST: SV conference table at Sierra Leone High Commission in London, High Commissioner Dr Nicol with box containing diamond (wearing robes). CU Nicol. SV as he takes diamond from box and holds it up. CU Dr Davidson Nicol holding up diamond and looking at it. CU Mrs Nicol. CU diamond on stand on table.

Keywords

Fashion and costume

Locations

London

Card file number

98260

Credits:

Camera: David Allan
Commentator: Leonard Martin

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