Algiers Hails De Gaulle

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1514
Date Released
9 Jun 1958
Date Other
Jun 1958
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Algiers Hails De Gaulle. DESCRIPTION: The call for de Gaulle, to save France, began in Algiers. Now, Algiers welcomes the man of its choice. At the airport, he was greeted by General Salan, Monsieur Soustelle and Paratroop General Massu. Then, the drive to the capital began. The 8,000 ton cruiser De Grasse was ready to receive the General, who interrupted his drive for a brief Naval inspection. In the city, de Gaulle’s first act was to pay tribute at the War Memorial. The whole population was out to cheer the General, reaching its climax at the city’s forum with his appearance on the balcony. Yes, it was Victory in Algiers Day! It was the moment of triumph, for Algiers, and for the man, chosen to save France. SHOTLIST: GV Algiers. Aerial shots same. Aerial shot of Navy Guard of Honour. De Gaulle leaves plane. Shakes hands. Aerials of Algiers. MS ship ‘De Grasse’. CU flag flying. De Gaulle boards ship. CU de Gaulle. CU name ‘Honneur’ de Gaulle salutes. Aerial shots of drive. Motor cycle escort. Lays wreath. CU wreath. Walking. Aerial shots of crowds. Picture de Gaulle. MS placards. De Gaulle on balcony. Crowds at window. Ticker Tape. CU de Gaulle in car.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Vehicles; Aviation; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Colonialism; Independence movements; Navy; Military
Locations
Algeria
Footage sources
France
Card file number
74006
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
206
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Algiers Hails De Gaulle', British Movietone News Issue No. 1514, 9 Jun 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22423 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)