News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

653

Date Released

25 Jun 1917

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Queen Alexandra’s Rose Day
• 2. Funeral of Fireman Vidler, Who Lost His Life in the Raid
• 3. King Alexander Of Greece Placed By The Allies On His Father’s Throne
• 4. General Pershing in Paris
• 5. Dublin’s Red Cross Inspected By The Commander-In-Chief In Lord Iveagh’s Grounds
• 6. General Rj Smith-Dorrien Inspects Corps of Commissionaires, and Meets Many Old Comrades

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

Famous actresses selling roses in street to soldiers. Sellers throw roses on Royal carriage as it passes as the Queen Mother is to receive a reception from helpers.

Keywords

Royalty; Fundraising; Performing arts

Written sources

Visnews Collection [BFI National Archive]   Video roll 5

Library number GR

1557

Length of story (in feet)

82

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Name

Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

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Phone

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Notes

British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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