Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Paris Welcomes Victor of Alamein

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

952

Date Released

1 Sep 1947

Date submitted

29 Aug 1947

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8 / 9

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Movietone’s News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Monty in Paris. DESCRIPTION: Field Marshal Lord Montgomery received a warm welcome from the citizens of Paris. After laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior he walked down the Champs Elysees. SHOTLIST: KS GV groups in grounds of Elysee Palace. Various shots including SCU of Monty with Auriol in above grounds, also with other VIPs. Monty inspects Colonial Troops - Spahis. At Unknown Warriors Tomb, Monty lays wreath on same. MS of him saluting. Monty walks along Champs Elysees, cut-ins of crowds cheering.

Keywords

Commemorations; Ceremonies; Military

Footage sources

France

Card file number

49079

Credits:

Commentator: Lionel James Gamlin

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