Procession To And Laying Wreath On Tomb Of Unknown Warrior AKA Victory Parade In Paris (1948)
Paris, France
MS (Moving). Head of PROCESSION TO TOMB OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER, with banners. CU Flowers being carried in parade. MS Front view of parade, showing war-blinded officer.
MS Side view of veterans marching in parade. CU Four parade veterans. CU More types in the parade with medals on their jackets. MS Side view regimental banners being carried in parade. LS Rear view, head of parade approaches Arc de Triomphe. MS Arc de Triomphe with tricolour flying beneath it. MS Assembly round the tomb of the Unknown Warrior / Soldat Inconnu. CU Mr André Marie laying wreath. (2 shots) MS Assembly round the tomb. Tomb and everlasting flame in foreground. CU Everlasting flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe. CU M. Marie, head and shoulders, profile. MS and CU The French Tricolour. Various shots of French soldiers marching past podium, front, side and rear views and CU marching feet. (9 shots) CU and MS Spectators (3 shots).
Note: Date on original paperwork reads: 11/5/48.
FILM ID:2429.1
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH P