Pathe’s Front Page (1946)

Title reads: “Pathe’s Front Page“. International news stories in brief. Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (aka Monty) arrives in Washington DC, United States of America (USA). General Dwight Eisenhower greets Monty as he alights from his plane. They shake hands. Monty then shakes hands with General Omar Bradley. Monty and President Harry Truman come down steps of White House into garden. Truman welcomes Monty. C/U of Monty, he says he has enjoyed himself very much Annual Gymkhana at Coventry, West Midlands. Councillor Gordon, Mayor of Coventry, arrives at the Gymkhana with his wife. Various shots of a stunt riding display by Royal Corps of Signals Motor Cyclists, including one trick where twelve men ride on one bike. Pilgrimage to Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. M/S of procession of Roman Catholics, taking part in a pilgrimage to the ruined ancient church of St. Peters. The Bishop of Wallsend walks through the ruined archway of church. Panning shot of the ceremony (open air) in the ruined churc
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