VISIT OF HM THE KING TO MALTA

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 484).

Synopsis

King George VI visits Malta.

Crowds lining the steps as the cruiser HMS Aurora passes in front of them. HMS Aurora with the King aboard. The barge approaching the shore. The King steps ashore and is greeted by Viscount Gort. The King inspects the Guard of Honour of men of the Royal Malta Artillery. The crowd in Palace Square, Valletta, awaiting the King. A young girl presents him with a bouquet on behalf of the Malta Royal University. The King's car leaves the King's Gate for a tour. Various shots of the King in Senglea. He is accompanied by Canon Emanuel Brincat, parish priest of Senglea. The royal party is enthusiastically welcomed at various places in Malta. Panning shot of the Royal Standard flying over Verdala Palace. The King, Viscount Gort and the Lieutenant-Governor posing for a photograph. Shots taken from a moving car of crowded streets.

 

Titles

  • VISIT OF HM THE KING TO MALTA (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1943
Running Time:
4 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
356 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
cameraman
Cotter, J R (Lieutenant)
Production company
War Office Film Unit