| SWEETEST SHAKESPEARE - FANCYS CHILD The Prince of Wales opens the New Shakespear | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5468 |
| Catalog #: | 97054 | |
| Clip Number: | 97054-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/34 | |
| Timecode: | 01:17:53 - 01:19:38 | |
| Location: | Stratford-upon-Avon | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Theater, Live CEREMONIES: Dedications LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "Stratford-on-Avon. 'Sweetest Shakespeare Fancys Child'. The Prince of Wales on St. George's Day opens new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on the banks of the Avon where our greatest Poet lived & died - is buried." Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) steps out of car and is greeted by civic dignitaries. A fanfare is being played in the background. The Prince walks with dignitaries past lines of waving girls. There are large cheers. MS The Prince stands at a podium and makes a speech. There are several microphones to pick up his words. He speaks about the theater being a fitting memorial for William Shakespeare. (Pictures cut out but speech continues). | |
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