President O’Kelly in France

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1094A
Date Released
25 May 1950
Date submitted
22 May 1950
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Sea Rangers’ Royal Visitor
  2. 2Chelsea Show
  3. 3Overseas Invasion for Golf Title
  4. 4Those Russian Ships
  5. 5Niagara Rescue
  6. 6Council of War at Dorking
  7. 7Germany - Britain and USA Parade Their Tanks
  8. *President O’Kelly in France
  9. *Trailer: The Corn is Ripe

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Story

Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: President O’kelly in France (Mute). DESCRIPTION: During his visit to Paris the Irish President visited President Auriol at the Elysees Palace. He also laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the Arc de Triomphe. SHOTLIST: KS. O’Kelly’s car arrives at palace. O’Kelly inspects Guard of Honour. Auriol receives O’Kelly, bestows Grand Cordon of French republic upon him. O’Kelly meets the press. Next day, drives to Arc de Triomphe & places wreath, also sign the book. Car drives away.
Local distribution only
IRISH SPECIAL
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Ceremonies
Locations
Paris; Elysee Palace
Footage sources
Pathe
Card file number
53780
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
128
Story extras:
Film clip

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