The King Assumes Command of Fleet

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

162A

Date Released

14 Jul 1932

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Treaty of Lausanne Signed by Europe
2. 2Bulls Take Toll of Amateur Toreadors
3. 3The King Assumes Command of Fleet
4. 4Petersen Captures Heavyweight Title

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The King Assumes Command of Fleet. DESCRIPTION: His Majesty, with Prince of Wales and Prince George holds at Portland first review since 1924. SHOTLIST: Close shot of Pinnace coming alongside. Prince George and Prince of Wales come aboard with King George V. Close shot of King coming up ladder (boarding Nelson). Officers salute and "God Save the King" played. Elevated shot of King coming up by ranks of marines. Marines give cheer. Close shot of King George V on flight deck of HMS Courageous. Camera follows aircraft taking off. Close shot of pilots coming across deck. Enter planes. Plane takes off past camera. Plane lands. Elevated shot of sailors standing to attention as King leaves.

Keywords

Royalty; Ships and boats; Music and dance; Aviation; Ceremonies; Navy; Military

Locations

Portland

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1905

Length of story (in feet)

176

Story extras:

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