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

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

835

Date Released

4 Jun 1945

Date submitted

30 May 1945

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4 / 4

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Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Paris Greets Monty. DESCRIPTION: Field Marshal Montgomery received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour from General de Gaulle during his visit to Paris. At the Arc de Triomphe he laid a wreath to the fallen. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV Hotel des Invalides, tilt down to ground. De Gaulle & Monty saluting. French drummers march past. Cut-in crowds. De Gaulle presents Monty with Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. De Gaulle then embraces Monty. Driving to the Arc de Triomphe with General Koenig, acknowledges cheers from crowds. Lays wreath on unknown warriors tomb. CU Tomb. Monty & rest saluting. Monty signs city book, crowds round him. Driving along the Champs Elysees, packed with Parisians cheering, waving etc., car out of camera to finish.

Keywords

Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Weapons; Ceremonies; Local government; Military; Awards and honours; Exhibitions and shows

Footage sources

British Paramount

Card file number

45815

Credits:

Commentator: Leslie Mitchell

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