British Troops to Leave Greece

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1069

Date Released

28 Nov 1949

Date submitted

23 Nov 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Prelude to Christmas
2. 2Brighter Hats for Men
3. 3Enthronement of a Prince
4. 4Vice President Weds
5. 5Back from Exile
6. 6British Troops to Leave Greece
7. 7Princess with the Duke

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: British Troops Leave Greece. DESCRIPTION: A ceremony at the Unknown Soldier’s Memorial in Athens marked the occasion of the decision to withdraw British troops from Greece, King Paul himself inspected a battalion of the East Surreys. SHOTLIST: KS. MS parade ground with troops paraded. Various shots of parade. King Paul inspects East Surreys. Several shots of marchpast of troops, King Paul takes the salute. Cut-ins of Greek civilians watching parade.

Keywords

Royalty; Commemorations; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Athens

Footage sources

France

Card file number

52837

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

53

Story extras:

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