Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Edinburgh Parade for "Allies Week"

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
674A
Date Released
7 May 1942
Date submitted
4 May 1942
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 8
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Allies Week in Edinburgh. DESCRIPTION: The first of the "Allies Weeks", which are to be held throughout the country, had a stirring opening in Edinburgh. SHOTLIST: General views of the parade marching down Princes Street, led by band. Also elevated views of procession. Shots of Scott’s Memorial.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Military
Footage sources
Scottish Films
Card file number
42258
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
50
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Edinburgh Parade for "Allies Week"', British Movietone News Issue No. 674A, 7 May 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12248 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)