Reports: Bastille day in Paris

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
424
Date Released
19 Jul 1937
Date submitted
16 Jul 1937
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 12
Section Title
Reports
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Bastille Day. Paris. (14th July). SHOTLIST: Marchpast in Paris. President Lebrun with the Sultan Of Morocco watching. Good elevated shot of the parade down the Champs Elysees and into Place de la Concorde. Flypast of bombers. One plane swoops low over heads of the crowd and crashes into the Seine. Actual crash not seen. Crowds watch.
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Displays; Aviation; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Accidents and disasters; Military
Locations
France; Paris; River Seine
Footage sources
Paris
Card file number
5512
Credits:
Commentator
Ivan Scott
Length of story (in feet)
43
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Reports: Bastille day in Paris', British Movietone News Issue No. 424, 19 Jul 1937. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/7799 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)