Grivas in Athens

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1555
Date Released
23 Mar 1959
Date submitted
20 Mar 1959
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 2
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Grivas in Athens. DESCRIPTION: The EOKA leader, Colonel George Grivas, got a big welcome in Athens. Members of the Greek Government and leaders of the church were there to head the reception. The Primate of Greece, Archbishop Theoklitos had a laurel wreath all ready for him. Then, Grivas paid formal tribute at the Athens War Memorial. Later, he and his wife were received by the Prime Minister, Mr Karamanlis. SHOTLIST: LS plane lands (key). MS plane taxies. Grivas steps from plane and is greeted. MS Grivas inspects Guard of Honour etc. Closer same. MS Grivas surrounded by crowd. Closer same. Archbishop Theoklitos blesses Grivas and presents laurel wreath. Slip pan. BS Grivas lays wreath at war memorial. CU wreath pan up memorial. SS Grivas salutes after laying wreath. MS Grivas inspects and salutes soldiers. Onlookers. MS Grivas and wife & Mr Karamanlis look on.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military; Religion and belief
Locations
Greece
Footage sources
France
Card file number
76712
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
111
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Grivas in Athens', British Movietone News Issue No. 1555, 23 Mar 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22931 (Accessed 26 Jun 2025)