Cypriots Rejoice

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1452A
Date Released
4 Apr 1957
Date Other
Mar 1957
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cypriots Rejoice. DESCRIPTION: Greek Cypriot reaction to the news that Archbishop Makarios was to be released was instantaneous and uproarious. In Nicosia, big processions, displaying Greek flags marched through the main streets. British troops were on the spot to prevent the jubilation developing into a riot. SHOTLIST: Various shots of crowds walking along the road waving flags and leaflets etc. Various shots of a procession through streets carrying Greek flags. Poster of Makarios. Men with flags seated on a lorry driving through the streets. Procession. People in trucks etc. past British soldiers. Procession.
Keywords
Politics and government; Demonstrations; Military; Religion and belief
Locations
Cyprus; Nicosia
Card file number
70258
Credits:
Camera
Felix M. Yiaxis
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
60
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Cypriots Rejoice', British Movietone News Issue No. 1452A, 4 Apr 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/21609 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)