Armistice Day 1926 Tinted Version (1926)

Full title reads: “London. Armistice Day 1926. The years slip by but memory remains“. London and various locations around country. Panning shot of World War One cemetery in Boulogne, France (see G 720 ARMISTICE DAY). C/U of wooden grave cross with ’British Solider’ carved onto it. Intertitle reads: “Then that ’delirious’ first Armistice Day“. Various shots celebrating crowds in London from 1918. Intertitle reads: “... and that day of joy when our victorious troops passed in triumph“. L/S of troops marching passed Cenotaph - looks like it was filmed around 1918. Intertitle reads: “... and who shall forget that wonderful Armistice Day when our Unknown Warrior came home“. Various shots of procession escorting Unknown Warrior to final resting place (see G 720, ARMISTICE DAY from 1920). Intertitle reads: “... and this year ... the 8th Anniversary Service at the Cenotaph ... pivot of Empire’s proud & solemn thoughts ... was not one whit less impressive than the first“. Shots