His Majesty the King Drives to Open Parliament

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

233A

Date Released

23 Nov 1933

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Governor of NSW Takes the Helm
2. 2Arsenal Win Muddy Victory in France
3. 3New "Sky Eye" Device is Tested in America
4. 4Prince George Visits Pit Disaster Scene
5. 5Rebel Leaders Are Captured in Havana
6. 6His Majesty the King Drives to Open Parliament

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: HM Drives to Open Parliament. DESCRIPTION: The King and Queen with Royal Horse Guards Escort, ride in state on way to Westminster. SHOTLIST: The procession leaves Buckingham Palace and on its way past the Cenotaph etc. State Coach past camera. Close shots en route. Elevated shot of the procession. Close shots near Westminster. Shots of the Horse Guards riding past other Guards lined up. Royal Standard flies from Westminster.

Keywords

Royalty; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Vehicles; Ceremonies; Military

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Movietone

Card file number

2687

Length of story (in feet)

127

Story extras:

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