Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Vive Paris

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
795A
Date Released
31 Aug 1944
Date submitted
28 Aug 1944
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Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: ‘Vive Paris’. DESCRIPTION: (First pictures of the liberated French Capital). French fighting forces raced to the relief of Paris, wiping out German strong points on the outskirts of the City. General Leclerc, leader of the liberating forces, drove in with his column. For four years Parisians had endured German occupation, but now they welcomed General de Gaulle, leader of the Free French, on the Champs Elysees. As the General was on his way to Notre Dame snipers opened fire, French forces quickly returned the fire. It was a brief interruption to the rejoicing which continued with cries of Vive de Gaulle, Vive Paris and Vive France. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Joan of Arc Statue. Street fighting - sniping (French troops in US Uniforms). Tank breaks down door. Barricades removed. Travelling shot of crowds cheering (sound). Armour through Paris. Fighting at Base of Eiffel Tower. Prisoners on truck beneath Eiffel Tower. Tanks drive through Paris. Leclerc (CU) drives in. British troops enter and are madly welcomed. Kissing and wine. Jeep through with Union Jack flying from same. De Gaulle arrives - seen with German captured officers. Aerial of Paris - Rooftop height. Aerial of Arc de Triomphe etc. Crowds cheer de Gaulle. Drives through. Lay wreath on tomb of Unknown Warrior. He walks down Champs Elysees, also crowds. CU de Gaulle. ‘Vive Les Allies’ & ‘Vive de Gaulle’ poster. Cameramen run beside car. People scatter as firing begins. Machine-gun fire (sound). Hotel de Ville. Bullets hit same. Crowds lay flat. Cheering crowds line boulevards. Crowd on monument. Champs Elysees sign and crowds. US, British & French flags held by crowds.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Music and dance; Vehicles; Health and medicine; Food and cooking; Displays; Women; Weapons; Aviation; Railways; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Police; Victory celebrations; Displaced persons; War damage; Propaganda; Prisoners of war; Crime; Military
Footage sources
APS
Army Film Unit
Gaumont
British Paramount
Pathe
Royal Air Force Film Unit [RAFFU]
Card file number
45061
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
560
Story extras:
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