The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: There is Snow in (Sh!) Paris

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
553
Date Released
8 Jan 1940
Date submitted
5 Jan 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: The Pope Returns Royal Courtesies
  2. 2The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: There is Snow in (Sh!) Paris
  3. 3The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Snow Also Visits RAF in France
  4. 4The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Lady from Munich
  5. 5The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Cab, Sir? Paradie of Dublin Growlers
  6. 6The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Political Sensation - Belisha Resigns
  7. 7The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: His Majesty with Southern Command
  8. 8The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Khartoum Celebrates a Warm New Year
  9. 9The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: New Zealand Opens Empire Exhibition
  10. 10The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Australia’s Classic - The Melbourne Cup

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 10
Section Title
The War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Snow and Cold in Paris. DESCRIPTION: The French capital has it’s heaviest snowfall for many years. SHOTLIST: The Arc de Triomphe is snow-covered and the Bois looks like a polar landscape. Blocks of ice float down the Seine and canals are frozen and the boats trapped. The ice is cracked away from them without much success. In the parks skaters enjoy themselves and Mlle Clericette gives an exhibition. Snow In Paris - CARD 38039 Paris is under snow and little children snowball. In the Bois skiers are towed behind motor cars.
Keywords
Sport; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Entertainment and leisure; Weather; Environment; Winter sports
Locations
France; Paris; River Seine
Footage sources
France
Card file number
38181
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
26
Story extras:
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