Potsdam is Scene of Reichstag Opening

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
198A
Date Released
23 Mar 1933
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Mr MacDonald Visits Signor Mussolini
  2. 2German War Spy Has Startling Opinions
  3. 3Violent Earthquake Brings Desolation to California
  4. 4Potsdam is Scene of Reichstag Opening
  5. 5Favourite is Beaten in the Lincolnshire

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Potsdam Is Scene of Reichstag Opening. DESCRIPTION: Enthusiastic crowds greet von Hindenburg and Hitler on arrival to dedicate new Parliament. SHOTLIST: Long shot of church in Potsdam. Elevated shot of crowds surrounding Hindenburg and Hitler as they arrive. "German National Anthem" played by unseen band. Elevated shot of the crowd "heiling". Semi close shot of Hitler saluting as he passes. Shot of guns firing salute. Crowds cheer as they surround the pair. March past of soldiers with crowds lining streets. Soldiers march past camera, personalities in background. Hindenburg standing up in car and drives off through crowd.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2309
Length of story (in feet)
99
Story extras:
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