Mrs. Johnson Visits San Simeon, Home Of The Late Mr. Hearst AKA Mrs Johnson’s Tour (1966)

Unissued / unused material - some dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. California, United States of America / USA LS Low angle shot, Hearst San Simeon, the large castle-home of the late newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst in the early morning light, surrounded by tall palm trees. MS Pan down the front of the building. MS Classical statues and carvings in the gardens of the 130 acre estate, bequeathed to the state by the Hearst family. (2 shots). VS Ladybird Johnson, wife of the US President, touring and posing for newsmen amongst the historic Greek temple scenery in the gardens. Pan from coast to luxurious pseudo Greek temple by a large swimming pool. VS Mrs Johnson looks inside at the library, the great medieval banqueting hall and the tapestry room etc. Note: Date on original record: 28/09/1966. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.
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