The King

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

412A

Date Released

29 Apr 1937

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Reports: Zeebrugge Anniversary
2. 2Reports: Anzac Day in London
3. 3Reports: Indian Coronation contingent embarks
4. 4Reports: Air tragedy in France
5. 5Motoring
6. 6Names and News: Mr Gerard arrives
7. 7Names and News: Gloria Swanson arrives on the ‘Queen Mary’
8. 8Names and News: Mr Eden in Brussels
9. 9Names and News: Society Wedding - Lady Rachel Douglas Home and Lord William Scott
10. 10The King
11. 11Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Cricket - The MCC arrive back from tour
12. 12Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Surfing in Australia
13. 13Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: Boxing
14. 14Youth

Story

Story No. within this Issue

10 / 14

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The King. HM Reviews Scouts and Goes By River to Greenwich. DESCRIPTION: HM Reviews Scouts at Windsor Castle. Two days later, accompanied by the Queen and Princess Elizabeth, he goes by river to Greenwich. At Greenwich the Queen opens the National Maritime Museum. SHOTLIST: Scouts marching past King and Queen. Group shot of King, Queen, Queen Mary and the Princesses. Scouts marching past. March of same to St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The Princesses seen with Baden Powell. They halt at the steps. The Dean of Windsor, Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Baden Powell are seen standing in group on the steps. Close shot. Scouts leave chapel after service. Close shot of Lord Baden Powell leading the cheers for the King. The King and Queen with Princess Elizabeth board royal launch. On the Thames. Launches pass under Tower Bridge. Aerial shot of formation of launches on the river headed by the Royal Barge. Queen Mary leaving car at Greenwich. Scenic shot of the Royal Naval College. Car drives through gates of same. King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth alight from car. King in naval uniform inspecting officers. Passing down ranks. They open the Maritime Museum. The royal group look around the building and leave in car.

Keywords

Royalty; Organisations; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Navy; Military; History and archaeology; Religion and belief; Scenery and travel; Youth

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

5335

Credits:

Commentator

Eric Dunstan

Length of story (in feet)

105

Story extras:

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