The Last Salute (1931)

Full title reads: “Paris. The Last Salute. France pays solemn homage to remains of 16 Marshals, Generals and Admirals - killed in action, before interment in the Invalides - the Nation’s Valhalla.“ Paris, France. MS of coffin draped in French tricolour flag and resting on gun carriage. Military officers stand on guard. Military parade past coffin and large grandstand. Troops of different regiments march past to pay their respects. Cavalry troops ride past. Quick Long shot of dignitaries including possibly Pierre Laval, Gaston Doumergue, and Paul Doumer as they stand. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (