French President in Canada

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1140A
Date Released
12 Apr 1951
Date submitted
10 Apr 1951
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1French President in Canada
  2. 2London Bobbies in Paris
  3. 3Lord Stanley Weds
  4. 4Double Triplets at Zoo
  5. 5Awards for Film Merit
  6. 6HMS Duchess Launched
  7. 7Naval Ceremony at Malta
  8. 8The Budget
  9. *Rugby - France V Wales
  10. *General Ridgeway Takes over the General Macarthur

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: French President in Canada. DESCRIPTION: The President, Monsieur Auriol, receives a great welcome from Canadians on his official visit. He visits Canada’s War Memorial and lays a wreath in memory of the fallen, on behalf of France. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Auriol & Madame alight from platform. Outside Union Station, Auriol with Alexander & St Laurent. Auriol inspects Guard of Honour. 21-gun salute fired - several shots. GV Parliament Buildings, Auriol mounts steps & enters building. Interior - MS House sitting. Auriol stands & addresses House in French. Several shots of him during address. Cut-ins members listening & finish on applause. TS looking down on war memorial. GV Auriol lays wreath. Pan up memorial.
Local distribution only
Not shown in Cardiff.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Railways; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Ottawa
Footage sources
Universal
Card file number
55291
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
86
Story extras:
Film clip

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