Summary: King George VI visits Malta in June, 1943, after visiting the troops in North Africa.
Description: '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.
Production Details: Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
British Movietone News (Production company)
Mitchell, Leslie Scott Falconer1905-10-041985-11-23 (Production cast)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: George VI, King (person)
Keywords: delegations, British Imperial - state (object name)
Second World War & Royal visit to Malta, 1943 (event)
Malta & Valletta (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 653 ft; Running time: 7 mins
