Swiss Guards Sworn In

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1354
Date Released
16 May 1955
Date submitted
10 May 1955
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: New Swiss Guards for the Pope. DESCRIPTION: At the Vatican City, newly appointed Swiss Guards are sworn to the service of the Pope. This unique ceremony has changed very little in 400 years. SHOTLIST: GV of Square with the Swiss Guards on parade. Various CUs and GVs of the ceremony. GV of the Guards marching.
Keywords
Ceremonies; Military; Religion and belief
Locations
Italy; Rome; Vatican City
Footage sources
France
Card file number
63515
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
51
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Swiss Guards Sworn In', British Movietone News Issue No. 1354, 16 May 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20067 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)