France’s Homage (1929)

Item title reads - France’s homage to Britain’s million war dead. Nearly 1,000 French ex-servicemen led by General Gouraud take part in poignant service of Remembrance. London. Intertitle - ’at Westminster Abbey.’ L/S as mounted Guards ride along while others stand and watch M/S as the ex-servicemen march carrying the tricolore. L/S as they round a corner and carry on marching around the Abbey, making an impressive sight. Intertitle - ’At the Cenotaph.’ L/S aerial view of the men gathered around the Cenotaph to pay their respects, the camera pans down to them. L/S as a wreath is presented and flags are raised again. M/S as they march away from the Cenotaph and people file around it. Intertitle - ’at the Horse Guards’ Parade.’ M/S as the veterans march along carrying their flags. M/S as officers stand together and salute. M/S of General Gouraud talking to another man on a platform. C/U of General Gouraud. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRI