Potsdam is Scene of Reichstag Opening

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

198A

Date Released

20 Mar 1933

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Mr MacDonald Visits Signor Mussolini
2. 2Violent Earthquake Brings Desolation to California
3. 3Potsdam is Scene of Reichstag Opening

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Potsdam Is Scene of Reichstag Opening. DESCRIPTION: Enthusiastic crowds greet von Hindenburg and Hitler on arrival to dedicate new Parliament. SHOTLIST: Long shot of church in Potsdam. Elevated shot of crowds surrounding Hindenburg and Hitler as they arrive. "German National Anthem" played by unseen band. Elevated shot of the crowd "heiling". Semi close shot of Hitler saluting as he passes. Shot of guns firing salute. Crowds cheer as they surround the pair. March past of soldiers with crowds lining streets. Soldiers march past camera, personalities in background. Hindenburg standing up in car and drives off through crowd.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

2309

Length of story (in feet)

149

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