France Celebrates Peace Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1249A
Date Released
14 May 1953
Date submitted
12 May 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Comet Crash in India
  2. 2Australia’s Atomic Testing Ground
  3. 3Ace Drivers at Silverstone
  4. 4Mr Malik in London as New Ambassador
  5. 5France Celebrates Peace Day
  6. 6Queen Soraya Sees International Jumping
  7. 7Canadian Coronation Contingent Arrives
  8. 8Coronation Coach Rehearsal

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: France Celebrates Peace Day. DESCRIPTION: In Paris, war veterans and allied representatives took part in the parade to mark the 8th anniversary of VE day. At the same time in Tunis, the flags of allied nations were paraded in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the liberation of Tunisia. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Paris. Various shots troops, veterans marching along Champs Elysees to Arc de Triomphe. Several shots of the Unknown Warrior’s Tomb. At Tunis, troops march through streets. Various nationalities represented, including British Navy & Marines.
Keywords
Commemorations; War veterans; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Locations
Paris; Tunis
Footage sources
France
Card file number
59025
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
78
Story extras:
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