World Cancer Congress Opens (1958)

Full title reads: “Pathe News Presents - London. World Cancer Congress Opens“. Royal Festival Hall, London. GV Festival Hall. GV Interior shot of delegates inside the hall. CU “7th International Cancer Congress“ sign, camera pans down to “Royal Festival Hall 6th-12th July 1958“. GV Panning shot from delegates coming up stairs to the President Sir Stanford Cade, ., C.B. and his wife shaking hands with them. CU Sir Stanford, camera. SV Sir Stanford shaking hands with two nuns from Texas, camera moves into CU Top shot looking down on the delegates. Various shots of doctors talking and standing round bar. GV Delegates leaving the hall and descending stairs after party. GV Festival Hall. SV Panning shot of the Duke of Gloucester walking in accompanied by delegates. GV Interior shot of the crowded auditorium, members applauding as the Duke takes his place on platform. LV Delegates applauding. LV Duke making his introductory speech. GV Delegates applauding. GV Panning shot from rear of platform to the
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