Spanish Revolution Breaks: Republic Proclaimed

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
98
Date Released
20 Apr 1931
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Spanish Revolution Breaks: Republic Proclaimed
  2. 2Royalty Gets Great Welcome in Tripoli
  3. 3Ferriment Wins the Big Classic

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Spanish Revolution Breaks. DESCRIPTION: Long crisis culminates in departure of Royal Family Spain. Sub.1. As one of the most attractive characters, in the public life of the World, the fight of King Alfonso to maintain his position in Spain has been watched with sympathy. Never losing any opportunity of fostering interest in his country, he gave Movietone an interview in which he extols the charm of those very cities which have now renounced him. Sub.2. While crisis hung over Royal Palace, Spanish Court celebrated one of its last religious ceremonies. Sub.3. Spirit of revolt seethes in Barcelona City, when anti-royalists result of elections is known. Sub.4. Attitude of Republicans is stated by Senor Zamora, who became President on Kings departure. Sub.5. After tragic journey, Queen Ena arrives in Paris. Sub. 6. Meanwhile in Madrid excitement reaches fever pitch. Sub. 7. And so five crowded days of drama close with the Kings arrival in French capital. SHOTLIST: Sub.1. Shot of King Alfonso speaking. Sub.2. Shots of military ceremony at gates of Palace. Shots of ceremony procession with King, Queen and military. Sub.3. Shots of the mobs in the streets and on street cars and lorries waving and going frantic. Sub.4. CU of the President speaking. Sub.5. Shots of the Queen past camera. Sub.6. Shots of the mobs in the streets with Vivre Republic banners. They climb onto buildings. Shots of new government on balcony. Sub.7. Train in station. Mob surging round same. Street scenes with crowds and flares.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Riots; Exile; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1164
Length of story (in feet)
328
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