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Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

802

Date Released

16 Oct 1944

Date submitted

12 Oct 1944

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Palace Honours
• 2. Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: Antwerp - Before and after the Huns Left
• 3. Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin: British Troops in Greece

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Section Title

Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Lionel Gamlin

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Antwerp - Before & After the Huns Left. DESCRIPTION: These pictures of the German occupation of Antwerp and the British liberation were taken by a member of the Belgian Underground Army. As in other cities there were scenes of rejoicing at being free from the Nazis. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Various shots of Antwerp, blow-up material. Shots show Nazis evacuating Antwerp, on lorries, half track lorries etc. Belgian White Brigade tear down German signs. Ransack collaborators houses, throw belongings out of windows etc. 35mm - Sherman tanks enter Antwerp, crowds wave, cheer etc., Belgian ride on Sherman tanks through crowds. German prisoners marched through city. Finishing on crowds cheering.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Celebrations and festivals; Victory celebrations; Prisoners of war; Occupied territories; Military

Footage sources

Army Film Unit

Card file number

45186

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

133

Story extras:

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