Paris Parade

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1357

Date Released

6 Jun 1955

Date Other

May 1955

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Queen Presents Colours
2. 2Dutch Air Show
3. 3Tito Entertains
4. 4Caribbean Club Opened
5. 5Down and Up
6. 6Paris Parade
7. 7Royal Congo Tour
8. 8Miss England Elected

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 8

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Carnival. DESCRIPTION: Passing through the heart of Paris, a picturesque parade is a highlight of the season. Its theme is French Folklore or, more simply The Country comes to Town. SHOTLIST: Various shots of the parade in Paris. Shots of cowboy and his girlfriend from La Camargue on horseback. Men and women shepherds on stilts from Les Landes. Various shots of the floats. Shots of musicians walking along the road. Shots of dancing. Various shots of a decorated ship representing the arms of the city of Paris.

Keywords

Celebrations and festivals

Locations

France; Paris

Footage sources

France

Card file number

63712

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

92

Story extras:

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