News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

83A

Date Released

8 Jan 1931

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Famous "Bluebird" to Race Again
• 2. This is Worst Part of the Holidays
• 3. They’re off in the Japanese Derby
• 4. Old Generals Never Die, They Only Blaze Away
• 5. Last Honours for Great Soldier

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Funeral of Marshal Joffre. DESCRIPTION: Great Britain, takes part in impressive funeral of the late Marshal Joffre. SHOTLIST: Gun carriage bearing the coffin surrounded. Lord Mayor and Aldermen stand bowed. Soldiers slow marching beside the gun carriage. Elevated shots of the crowds and the Funeral procession. CU of small children sitting on statue looking at the proceedings. Lord Mayor and various officials. Good shot of the crowd.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Weapons; Death; Ceremonies; Local government; Military; Funerals

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

1005

Length of story (in feet)

122

Story extras:

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