Paris Celebrates 2,000 Years

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1153A
Date Released
12 Jul 1951
Date submitted
9 Jul 1951
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Paris Celebrates 2,000 Years. DESCRIPTION: A Garden Party in the Bois de Boulogne, attended by the President and the his wife, was one of many celebrations marking the 2,000th birthday of the City of Paris. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV grounds of Auriol’s private residence. Various shots of diplomatic corps walking round the grounds (Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne). Auriol with Moscow Mayor. M Auriol with other guests. Various shots of garden party. At the Invalides, Auriol with other officials watching march pasts of foreign bands, which includes Moroccan & High Light Infantry Bands. Night shots of firework display in Paris.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Foreign relations; Celebrations and festivals; Social events; Ceremonies; Local government; Military
Footage sources
France
Card file number
55755
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
135
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Paris Celebrates 2,000 Years', British Movietone News Issue No. 1153A, 12 Jul 1951. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/17241 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)