Statue of Joffre is Erected in Gascony

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

129A

Date Released

26 Nov 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Hillside Funeral of Romany Scholar
2. 2Outboard Aims at 57.5 Miles Per Hour
3. 3Statue of Joffre is Erected in Gascony
4. 4French Police Raid Lair of Bandit Chief
5. 5Golfer Tees Up on Girl’s Forehead
6. 6Lord Mayor Mixes Rich British Dish

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Statue of Joffre Is Erected in Gascony. DESCRIPTION: At Rivesaltes, birthplace of great Marshal, effigy is unveiled by French Minister of War. SHOTLIST: Procession through streets. Shots of family seated. The statue is unveiled. Band plays. Troops marchpast. Colonial cavalry riding past (Arab Foreign Legion)??

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Ceremonies; Military

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Movietone

Card file number

1525

Length of story (in feet)

87

Story extras:

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