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1934 ENGLAND: Lest We forget - Armistice day 1918 - 1934
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3:50Now PlayingDate: 12th November 1934
Location: LONDON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION : BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWS SPECIAL - LEST WE FORGET ARMISTICE DAY 1918 - 1934
London, England: Elev. gen. view of cenotaph. Semi view of cabinet ministers standing bare-headed. Long view of Queen and Royalty on balcony. Cu. of King laying wreath and saluting. Cu. of big Ben at 11. Gen. view of Cenotaph..dissolve statue of unknown warrior...various dissolves & trick material of harvesting corn and old English villages, & war graves in flanders. Long view of band playing. Cu. of King (George V ) and pan. to Princess. Long view from King and sons to semi front view of Cenotaph.
Sound Effects: Off-stage voice describes ceremony, and says Gray's Elegey's Poem...If I should die...Chiming of big ben and playing of band Oh god out help in ages past.
Camera Effects; World War I; Ceremonies - Memorial
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