Governor of Kenya Holds a Levee

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

162

Date Released

11 Jul 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Capt. WL Hope Wins Kings’ Cup Air Race
2. 2Duke and Duchess at Haileybury College
3. 3Austin is off Colour in Davis Cup Duel
4. 4Governor of Kenya Holds a Levee
5. 5London Season Ends on Lord’s Ground
6. 6Mr MacDonald Has Warm Homecoming

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Governor of Kenya Holds Levee. DESCRIPTION: King’s African Rifles form native guard of honour for Sir Joseph Byrne in Nairobi ceremony. SHOTLIST: Long shot of Guard of Honour on parade ground. Flag bearer lowers flag in salute. Close shot of Governor General with officers. Inspecting the men. Officers salute the flag as they pass. Sir Joseph Byrne shakes hands with native woman and Colonial officer (coloured). Long shot of KOR marching past. In towards camera. Sir J takes salute. Close shot of KOR going past camera.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies; Colonialism; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1904

Length of story (in feet)

80

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