Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Laval Sold Up

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

810

Date Released

11 Dec 1944

Date submitted

7 Dec 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Battle of Vilna
2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Laval Sold Up
3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Thanks for the Toys
4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Home Leave Sweep Draw
5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Heroes of Arnhem at the Palace

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Laval "Sold-Up". DESCRIPTION: The French have auctioned off the contents of the mansion at Chateldon which had belonged to the collaborator Pierre Laval. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV of house where Pierre Laval was born. Laval leaves house kisses his wife presumably. Entering luxurious mansion, where he seats himself at large table. Poster indicating sale of Laval property. At auction (open air) mirrors, bowls, & his famous white ties, being auctioned (silent).

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Weapons; Business and commerce; Fires; Occupied territories; Crime; Military

Locations

Chateldon

Footage sources

FAFU

Card file number

45334

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

55

Story extras:

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