the KING IN MALTA

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: COI 584).

Synopsis

King George VI visits Malta in June, 1943, after visiting the troops in North Africa.

'This film is presented to Malta, GC, by His Majesty's Government as a permanent record of a historical occasion'. The film shows: the King coming into the harbour at Valletta; the Governor welcoming the King in the name of the people of Malta; the King beginning a comprehensive tour of the island and seeing the destruction that has been carried out. He receives a great acclamation outside the palace and victory cheers on the balcony.

 

Titles

  • the KING IN MALTA
 

Technical Data

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

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
Ministry of Information
commentary
Mitchell, Leslie
Production company
British Movietone News
 

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