Statue of Joffre is Erected in Gascony

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
129A
Date Released
26 Nov 1931
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Statue of Joffre Is Erected in Gascony. DESCRIPTION: At Rivesaltes, birthplace of great Marshal, effigy is unveiled by French Minister of War. SHOTLIST: Procession through streets. Shots of family seated. The statue is unveiled. Band plays. Troops marchpast. Colonial cavalry riding past (Arab Foreign Legion)??
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Ceremonies; Military
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
1525
Length of story (in feet)
87
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Statue of Joffre is Erected in Gascony', British Movietone News Issue No. 129A, 26 Nov 1931. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/3333 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)