Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Antwerp - Before and after the Huns Left

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
802
Date Released
16 Oct 1944
Date submitted
12 Oct 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Palace Honours
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Antwerp - Before and after the Huns Left
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: British Troops in Greece

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Antwerp - Before & After the Huns Left. DESCRIPTION: These pictures of the German occupation of Antwerp and the British liberation were taken by a member of the Belgian Underground Army. As in other cities there were scenes of rejoicing at being free from the Nazis. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Various shots of Antwerp, blow-up material. Shots show Nazis evacuating Antwerp, on lorries, half track lorries etc. Belgian White Brigade tear down German signs. Ransack collaborators houses, throw belongings out of windows etc. 35mm - Sherman tanks enter Antwerp, crowds wave, cheer etc., Belgian ride on Sherman tanks through crowds. German prisoners marched through city. Finishing on crowds cheering.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Celebrations and festivals; Victory celebrations; Prisoners of war; Occupied territories; Military
Footage sources
Army Film Unit
Card file number
45186
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
133
Story extras:

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