Russian Tanks in Berlin Riots

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1255A
Date Released
25 Jun 1953
Date submitted
23 Jun 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Wimbledon Opens
  2. 2Russian Tanks in Berlin Riots
  3. 3Everest Conquered

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Russian Tanks in Berlin Riots. DESCRIPTION: Great force was brought to bear on the rioters in East Berlin where Russian troops and tanks were used to put down the uprising. The scene of the aftermath - deserted streets, where, a few hours before, tens of thousands of workers had stormed through the City. SUB: MUNICH DEMONSTRATION QUELLED. From Munich - quite a different story, though here, too, rioters filled the picture. This was a Communist-inspired outbreak, based on the fact that two large shops remained open on Saturday afternoon - this riot was ended by cold water jets used by the Police. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV deserted streets. Crowds demonstrate in streets. Burn Red flag. Police centre on fire. Troops (Russian) & tanks enter streets. Crowds dispersing slowly. Crowds rush towards Western sector. . Above is in East Berlin. Following in Munich - Crowds demonstrate in streets about Saturday closing of shops. Police bring out water wagon & start spraying water over the demonstrators. Various shots of the above. Police use truncheons freely. Crowds scatter as water comes in their direction. Berlin section of this story ends with scenes of deserted streets. EAST BERLIN RIOTS - CARD 59276. Cut story - Various shots of crowds demonstrating. Police and troops try to control same. (86 ft).
Keywords
Vehicles; Shops and shopping; Demonstrations; Riots; Military
Footage sources
Germany
Card file number
59278
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
203
Story extras:
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