Selected Originals - New Oil Wealth For Iraq (1952)

Selected originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out-takes, rushes) for story “New Oil Wealth for Iraq“ 52/7. Lots of extra material on top of that used in the Newsreel Story. Near Basra, Iraq. LV. Interior Mr H. S. Gibson CBE, Managing Director of Iraq and Basra Petroleum Co. speaking (mute) at inauguration luncheon held in No. 4. shed at the depot. SCU. Mr. Gibson speaking. Also there is the American Ambassador, Ed S Crocker, and Jamil Bey Al Madfa’ie. Guests applauding. The Prime Minister of Iraq, Nuri Pasha el-Said gets to his feet to speak. The PM speaks (mute). Various shots of those listening. Various shots of buildings and palm trees. Dignitaries on board French Oil tanker ’President Mary’ in docks at Fao. Pipeline and quay. Storage tanks for oil. Warning sign about explosions. Shots of men inspecting pumping equipment. Shots of King Faisal II, and his uncle, Abdul, Illah, Prince Regent at football match. They arrive and are seated in comfy armchairs (outside). The players run out on