Syrian Parade

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1437
Date Released
17 Dec 1956
Date Other
Dec 1956
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Syrian Parade. DESCRIPTION: Students in Damascus, capital of Syria are being given military training as part of their education. They paraded before President Kuwatli. SHOTLIST: Shots of students marching in a parade wearing military wear. Side shot of President Kuwatli saluting. MCU President Kuwatli. Lady throws flowers at students. Various shots of students marching.
Keywords
Politics and government; Military
Locations
Syria; Damascus
Footage sources
France
Card file number
69178A
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
56
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Syrian Parade', British Movietone News Issue No. 1437, 17 Dec 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21373 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)