Germans Celebrate Constitution Day

Series

Series Name
British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
81
Date Released
17 Aug 1931
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1GBS Stars Himself in Talkie Charade
  2. 2Germans Celebrate Constitution Day
  3. 3Rain Has First Innings in Final Test Match
  4. 4Jersey Favours the Pyjama Girl

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Germans Celebrate Constitution Day. DESCRIPTION: President von Hindenburg attends ceremony at the Reichstag, afterwards reviewing his troops. Sub 1. Meanwhile, Berlin Police observe a one minute’s silence for two officers killed previous day in communist riot. SHOTLIST: Elevated shot of crowd looking up to balcony. Close shot of officers and officials under same. Close shot of balcony with personality speaking. Elevated shot of crowd "heiling" same. Elevated shot of crowd singing the national anthem. Elevated shots of troops standing to attention with Hindenburg and others coming down steps. Close shot of same. Elevated shot of troops goose-stepping with company in background.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1363
Length of story (in feet)
96
Story extras:
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