His Majesty Opens Royal Tournament

Issue No.

Date Released

1 Jun 1931

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Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 4
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: His Majesty Opens Royal Tournament. DESCRIPTION: The King and Queen enjoy brilliant annual display by three services at Olympia. SHOTLIST: The Queen followed by the King enters the Olympia building. General shot of the arena. Long shot of the crowd to attention. Long shot of the King and Queen with the backs of the troops (in busbies) in the foreground. Close shot of the troops. Long shot walking towards camera of the King, good shot as he passes same. Inspection of the Navy. He walks up to the stand. Long shot of the arena and the display. Shot of the King and Queen in the Royal box with others. Another shot of the display. Horses and gun carriages around the arena. Motor cyclists trick shots over planks etc. Comic shot of Motor cyclist with surf rider being dragged behind. Marchpast of troops in period costume.
Keywords: Royalty; Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Displays; Weapons; Aviation; Motorcycling; Stunts; Ceremonies; Navy; Fashion and costume; Animals; Military
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 1231
Length of story (in feet): 284
Story extras:: Film clip

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