Summary: Information film made on King Hussein's accession to the Jordanian throne.
Description: Opening views of historic Amman preface a brief account of recent political history, emphasising Emir Abdullah's friendship with the British. Abdullah's grandson Hussein is first shown inspecting a guard of honour mounted by the Arab Legion - who are described as defenders of democracy - and then in a posed family group with his brother Hassan and two young sisters. The narrator establishes Hussein's impeccable background - Harrow, Sandhurst, etc. - and his enthusiasm for progress and modern developments - he regards education as a question of "paramount importance", and broadcasts regularly on radio. The government is characterised by religious toleration and easy ministerial access to the king. British aid helps finance irrigation schemes and a government subsidised service which provides peasants with work animals. Development officials keep in constant contact with the people. Communications are being improved by new roads and airports. Tourists are "assured of a warm welcome." The film ends with a brief mention of the Arab Legion air force, in-flight shots of an Arab Legion Viking transport, and aerial views of the Dead Sea, River Jordan and Roman ruins at Jerash. The king is shown piloting a De Havilland Devon.
