Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Giraud and De Gaulle Meet and Agree

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
731A
Date Released
10 Jun 1943
Date submitted
4 Jun 1943
Date submitted
7 Jun 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Giraud and De Gaulle Meet and Agree
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Premier’s "Thanks for Victory" Visit
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Trailer - Harry and His Matches

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Giraud & De Gaulle Meet - & Agree. DESCRIPTION: The first news of General de Gaulle’s arrival in Algiers for his much postponed meeting with General Giraud. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Douglas plane landing on aerodrome, General de Gaulle out of plane. CU of de Gaulle & Giraud, individually & together. MS of de Gaulle by car, & climbs in. Giraud & Eisenhower walking past Guard of Honour of French troops, GS of Giraud conferring the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour to Eisenhower, Giraud them places his sword on each of Eisenhower’s shoulders, & kisses his two cheeks.
Keywords
Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours
Locations
Tunisia
Footage sources
Army Film Unit
Card file number
43752
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
45
Story extras:
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