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[Prince of Wales Tour] = [Unidentified filmstrip]

Item number (ISN):

19686

Hierarchical level:

Item (Accession level)

Item number (ISN):

19686

Type of material:

Moving images

Found in:

Archives / Film, Video and Sound

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Fonds/collection:

UNIDENTIFIED

Accession:

1973-0141

Media:

Film

Release date:

1924

Production company:

Pathe

Description:

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Prince of Wales in South America.Intertitle read: "There are few cities under the sun that cannot raise a muster of ex-service men - and the Prince found Santiago no exception.'Medium shot of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII / Duke of Windsor) shaking hands with dignitaries. Medium shot of the Prince pinning medal onto lapel of jacket. "From Santiago the Prince went to Valparaiso and enjoyed a brief respite in the magnificent house which had been placed at his disposal." Long shot of the house. Pan across beach. Tracking shots on boar train of the snow covered Andes. "The Prince left South America shores at Mar del Plata early one morning-but not too early for a small band of enthusiasts who came to see him off."Shots of the Prince's battleship. "Twelve days later St. Vincent (Cape Verdi Islands) was sighted." Long shot of the island taken from ship. Several shots of act: "After leaving St Vincent and orderly had a busy time packing the Prince's presents." Medium shots of the orderly packing away what looks like several native shields into a case. Medium shot of the Prince of Wales in naval uniform with two senior looking crew members on deck. More shots of orderly packing. Shots from the deck of the 'Repulse' of HMS 'Curlew' heading into the distance bound for Devonport. Medium shots of the Prince looking through binoculars as the warship departs. "And now there was only one thought on the mid of everyone on board - from Prince to 'side-boy.'. That thought was - HOME !"Medium shots of the Prince sitting down on deck smoking pipe. Shots of sailor(s) annoying a parrot in cage (I think it is a sailor anyway and not the Prince)."On entering the channel the ships company posed for a souvenir photograph of the tour."Group shots of the crew standing together. Some of the sailors sit on top of the large gun turrets. MEDIUM SHOT of the Prince sitting in the group. Long shot of the cameraman preparing to take the photo. Similar shots follow. Long shot of the whole group. The crew member stand up after the picture has been taken."Next morning at the special request of the Woman's Patriotic League of Argentina, the Prince paid an impressive tribute to the memory of British sailors who gave their lives in the Great War."Shots of crew members taking their hats off in mark of respect. Medium shot of wreath frozen in block of ice. Several shots of ceremony in progress on deck of ship." Soon afterwards the Prince sighted a troopship outward bound for India. Soldiers lined her decks as she greeted the Repulse." Long shot of the troopship passing. Medium shot of the Prince looking through telescope at her. "Then on Friday morning October 16th the shores of England were sighted through mist and driving rain - the Prince was home !" Various shots of the coast and smaller ships (possibly frigates) taken from the deck. Several shots of the Repulse approaching the dock. Shots of the Prince on deck. People can be seen waving from the harbour deck. Shot of sailors putting the gangplank.Long shots of the Duke of York (Prince Albert / King George VI) walking up the gangplank onto deck of ship. He shakes hands with his brother. Long shot of the Prince of Wales shaking hand with other dignitaries as they walk on board. Long shot of the Duke and Prince walking together. "And thus, after an absence of over six months the Empire Ambassador set foot once more on English soil - his great tour ended - his great task done." Long shot of the Prince walking down gangplank to be greeted by thousands of people.

Language:

Silent with English intertitles

Notes:

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1. Originally identified as "UNIDENTIFIED FILMSTRIP".

Detailed holdings information:

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Vault ISN:

44378

Format:

FILM

Location number:

N-5646

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

NITRATE

Max. shrinkage:

1.5%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

1069520

Format:

VIDEO

Location number:

N-5646-DPX

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Duration:

11:04

Made from:

N-5646

Status:

MASTER
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