Druids Attend Final Stonehenge Service

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

160A

Date Released

30 Jun 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Millions Worship in Phoenix Park Mass
2. 2Artiglio’s Gold is Put Under Arrest
3. 3Smart Paris Crowd at Longchamp Races
4. 4Reggie Meen Trains to Defend His Title
5. 5Druids Attend Final Stonehenge Service
6. 6The King Watches India Test Match

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Druids Attend Stonehenge Service. DESCRIPTION: Salisbury Plain landmark is used by ancient order for last time in Summer solstice ceremonial. SHOTLIST: Long shot of Stonehenge sun rising in background. Scenic shot. Elevated shot of druids gathered between stones. Pan shot of the congregation with white robed priests in midst. Singing (chanting). Praying. Close shot of priests with bibles. Priests saying prayers with arms outstretched. Long shot of Stonehenge with priests at same. Background of sunrise.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Environment; Customs and traditions; Space; Religion and belief; Scenery and travel

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Movietone

Card file number

1886

Length of story (in feet)

77

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