British Guiana - 1953 | Movietone Moment | 6 October 2023

On this day in 1953, British forces were on their way to British Guiana after the left-wing People’s Progressive Party victory. Here is a British Movietone report showing reinforcements en route. British Guiana has been filling the headlines on account of Communist-directed strikes and unrest. From Devonport, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders boarded the Aircraft-Carrier “Implacable“ on the way out as reinforcements. Cut story - KS. MS palm trees. Map of North and South America, into CU of Guiana. Elevated GV of Georgetown. Still of Dr Cheddi Jagan and Mrs Jagan. Mix into Governor General’s house. Mix into “Devonport“, name. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are boarding “Implacable“. Shots of types of soldiers. see story number 59894/2, 59894/3 for cuts Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. Find out more about AP Archive: You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive - the story number is BM59894. #BritishGuiana #guiana Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: ​​ Instagram: