Monsieur Auriol On French Tour (1950)

Unissued / Unused material. French President Vincent Auriol on tour of Reims and Epernay. France. MS President Vincent Auriol at dinner at the Hotel de Ville in Reims where he made a speech. Various shots people clapping. CU a cleric listening. Various shots Auriol standing up in open car, driving with motorcycle escort upon arrival at Reims. MS people applauding. Various shots as he walks through town and people applaud. MS flag flying from flagpole. Various shots crowds assembled at war memorial. MS Auriol laying wreath on memorial. Pan down as he dips sword in everlasting flame. MS as he stands to attention before memorial. MS onlookers. CU Auriol pinning medal of valour on cushion to decorate the town. CU medal. Various shots of military parade and Auriol watching from dais. Various shots people watching including Schneiter, Health Minister, and Jacquinot. CU General Zeiler and others watching. MS tanks. Exterior view Reims Cathedral as Auriol’s car pulls up. Various shots spectators. Interi