British Universities Film & Video Council

moving image and sound, knowledge and access

Results: Stories

1-10 of 91 results | Page 1 of 10
« First
‹ Prev12345Next ›
Last »
Sort results by
  1. Zulu Warriors Dance for King

    Date released
    7 Apr 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1680
    NoS ID
    040489
    Story no
    6 / 6
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

    Zulu war dance is performed in King’s honour when he visits Eshowe, capital of Zululand.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  2. Johannesburg Dolls Up for King and Queen

    Date released
    14 Apr 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1682
    NoS ID
    040498
    Story no
    4 / 4
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

    Famous gold city of half-million inhabitants prepares for royal visit. Working model of coronation coach is striking feature of decorations. Royal party visit Kruger National Park.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  3. King Presents Colours to Fourteen Regiments

    Date released
    17 Apr 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1683
    NoS ID
    040499
    Story no
    1 / 4
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

    Royal family witness march-past of ex-servicemen in Johannesburg, which famous city is illuminated at night in their honour. At Pretoria the King presents colours to fourteen South African regiments.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  4. Diamond Find Raises Hope in South Africa

    Date released
    22 May 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1693
    NoS ID
    040547
    Story no
    3 / 6
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

    Abandoned diamond workings at Premier Mine, Pretoria, are reopened.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  5. Scientist Finds "Missing Link"

    Date released
    28 Jul 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1712
    NoS ID
    040636
    Story no
    1 / 4
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 ephemera, 1 shot list

    Dr Robert Broome, 80 year old Scottish scientist, discovers skull in the Transvaal, missing link between Ape and Homo Sapiens.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  6. Self-Launching Motorboat Needs No Harbour

    Date released
    20 Oct 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1736
    NoS ID
    040767
    Story no
    3 / 5
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

    Durban doctor builds motor-boat which runs down to water’s edge under its own power.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  7. Pretoria Goes Floral for Annual Fete

    Date released
    27 Nov 1947
    Series name
    British Paramount News
    Issue no
    1747
    NoS ID
    040814
    Story no
    1 / 5
    Extras
    1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 ephemera, 1 shot list

    South African capital holds Jacaranda Festival, when trees are in bloom, to mark beginning of summer.

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Digitised Documents Digitised Documents To order To order Moving image Moving image
  8. Council Elections in South Africa

    Date released
    14 Mar 1949
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1032
    NoS ID
    015623
    Story no
    1 / 6

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Smuts & the South African Council Election. DESCRIPTION: Canvassing near Pretoria, Field Marshal Smuts makes a strong bid for a victory in the Provincial elections. SHOTLIST: CUT STORY:...

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image
  9. Gold Strike on a Farm

    Date released
    16 Jun 1949
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1045A
    NoS ID
    015782
    Story no
    3 / 7

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Gold Strike. DESCRIPTION: A small farm in the village of Henneman, near Johannesburg, has literally struck gold, making the owner very rich. SHOTLIST: KS. Brokers jostling (elevated)...

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image
  10. South Africa - Fight for Citizenship

    Date released
    4 Jul 1949
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1048
    NoS ID
    015814
    Story no
    2 / 8

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: South Africa - Fight for Citizenship. DESCRIPTION: Citizens of Johannesburg send telegrams to Dr Malan in protest against the Citizenship Bill which causes a delay of 5 years before one...

    News on Screen News on Screen Cinema news Cinema news Online Online Moving image Moving image
1-10 of 91 results | Page 1 of 10
« First
‹ Prev12345Next ›
Last »
Sort results by