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1940 DEFENCE: World War 2: Recruiting rally
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2:02Now PlayingDate: 29th April 1940
Location: MANSION HOUSE, LONDON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Duff-Cooper Recruits for Pioneer Corps
ENGLAND: London: Mansion House:
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Top view Mansion House pan to crowd.
Long view crowd around Recruiting Sergeant.
CU working man type.
CU badges on Sergeant's arm pan up to face.
CU veteran type laughing.
Semi view & CU men signing on.
Long view crowd applaud Duff Cooper & Mayor on platform.
Semi view Duff-Cooper speaking...Coxen on left.
Gen. top view pan crowd listening.
Semi top view crowd.
Cu, semi view & CU types in crowd.
Gen. view of pan crowd.
Semi view veteran types in crowd.
CU types in crowd in trilby.
CU type with pipe.
Semi view Duff-Cooper speaking.
Semi view crowd applauding Duff Cooper & Coxen.
Sound Effects.
Duff Cooper says that there are plenty of opportunities for men who join the Pioneer Coops quickly, as those who join first are the most likely to receive promotion.
CU type with moustache. Gen. top view pan of crowd. CU Policeman in steel-helmet. CU young-man type. Semi view group of people listening. 4 High elevated views of traffic around Mansion House.
Personalities - Politicians; Alfred Duff Cooper; 1st Viscount Norwich (1890-1954), Great Britain; World War Two (Second World War; WWII)
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