| KING EDWARD VIII'S FIRST BROADCAST TO THE EMPIRE King Edward VIII makes his first broadcast to the Empire, the soundtrack is missing. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6309 |
| Catalog #: | 178173 | |
| Clip Number: | 178173-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 36/18 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:55 - 01:45:26 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Misc. ENTERTAINMENT/RADIO: People Listening ENTERTAINMENT/RADIO: Technology LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) | |
| Description: | King Edward VIII's first broadcast to the Empire. Good shots of radio broadcasting equipment. London, England. L/S as the car carrying King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor) draws up outside BBC (British Broadcasting Company / Corporation) Broadcasting House in Upper Regents St. People stand at each side. L/S as the King gets out and waves to them before entering. M/S of him seated at a desk looking serious. Various exterior shots of Broadcasting House with the statue above the door and radio masts. Various shots of broadcasting equipment, radio masts, towers, etc. M/S of a young woman listening by her radio. L/S of a pylon in background with sign saying BBC in foreground. M/S of bridge and lands (presumably representing Empire). Various shots of Broadcasting House with people standing outside. Various shots of radio masts and equipment including a car radio and a radio operator on ship. Solider listening to a radio. CU radio speaker. Note: the soundtrack to this item is missing. | |
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