Mussolini Bestows Air Medals

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

95A

Date Released

3 Apr 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Mr Emilio Scala Grins as He Wins
2. 2Prince of Wales Opens Exhibition in Buenos Aires
3. 3Mussolini Bestows Air Medals
4. 4Cup Finalists Pose for Movietone
5. 5Guards Pit Their Horsemanship

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Mussolini Bestows Air Medals. DESCRIPTION: Il Duce decorates father and widow of Maddalena pilot who found lost Nobile expedition. Sub.1. General Balbo’s part as leader of mass flight to Brazil is recognised. SHOTLIST: Mussolini marches in front of soldiers on parade. Escorted by officials. Press cameraman in foreground. Decorates pilot and kisses him. Decorates father and shakes hands with widow. CU of Mussolini, General Balbo is recognised. Mussolini decorates Balbo, kisses same.

Keywords

Politics and government; Mass media; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1139

Length of story (in feet)

83

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