The Continental Scene

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1284
Date Released
11 Jan 1954
Date submitted
4 Jan 1954
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Auriol Thanks Staff. DESCRIPTION: AURIOL THANKS STAFF - The French President, about to be succeeded by Monsieur Coty, presented several of his staff with the Legion of Honour for services of particular merit. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Woman silhouetted against window. KS Auriol at ‘mike. Various shots of Auriol with his staff. Presents several with Legion of Honour for Service. Also with chefs and butlers etc.
Keywords
Politics and government; Awards and honours
Locations
Paris; Elysee Palace
Footage sources
France
Card file number
60296
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
45
Story extras:

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'The Continental Scene', British Movietone News Issue No. 1284, 11 Jan 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18980 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)