FRENCH NEWSREEL Part 2

Description

Summary: Sequence, crowd of French at political meeting. Sequence, Marshal Henri Petain walking along street and being greeted by a Frenchman. LS, Marshal Petain on balcony waving to crowds below. LS of Marshal Petain's car driving through countryside escorted by motorcycle police. Sequence, Petain at services in cathedral, comining out and being cheered by crowds. Sequence, civilian addressing large crowd of French civilians and German soldiers at a political rally. French soldiers doing calisthenics and other outdoor exercises. Sequence of Marshal Petain inspecting devastated areas from his car and placing medal on wounded soldier. Sequence of devastated area. Scenes of small children playing in street.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities