Monty’s 70th Birthday

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1486
Date Released
25 Nov 1957
Date submitted
22 Nov 1957
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Field Marshal Montgomery at Shape. DESCRIPTION: The celebration of Monty’s 70th birthday was a very special occasion at SHAPE. The Supreme Allied Commander, General Norstad, presided over a gathering that represented fourteen nations. SHOTLIST: GS SHAPE headquarters, Paris. GS General Norstad arriving. GS Field Marshal Montgomery arriving in car and going into building. Shots of General Norstad & Field Marshal Montgomery chatting. Shots of doors closed by 2 soldiers just before speeches. Note - SHAPE shield & flags. GV name of SHAPE HQ.
Keywords
Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
France; Paris
Footage sources
France
Card file number
72188
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
62
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Monty’s 70th Birthday', British Movietone News Issue No. 1486, 25 Nov 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22049 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)