Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Philippines Get Independence

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
894
Date Released
22 Jul 1946
Date submitted
18 Jul 1946
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Section Title
Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Independence for Philippines. DESCRIPTION: General MacArthur was present in Manila when the Philippines became independent from America. SHOTLIST: Crowd shot at ceremony. Crowds try to break through barriers. MS President Roas (right) with Senator Tydings. GV General MacArthur speaking about independence. Cut-in of crowds seated awaiting actual proclamation, women in stylish dresses etc. MS High Commissioner McNutt saying I have been directed to proclaim the Philippines an independent state etc. GV Stars & Stripes being lowered and the Filipino flag being raised. Filipino troops, artillery etc. passing through streets, crowds cheering (silent) waving etc.
Keywords
Politics and government; Ceremonies; Independence movements; Military
Locations
Manila
Footage sources
USM?
Card file number
47224
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s News - Reported by Geoffrey Sumner: Philippines Get Independence', British Movietone News Issue No. 894, 22 Jul 1946. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/13945 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)