| FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH OPENS BATHS aka VISCOUNT FRENCH Field Marshal Sir John French officially opens new baths at Bath | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5103 | |
| Catalog #: | 365299 | |
| Clip Number: | 365299-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 13 E | |
| Timecode: | 01:18:17 - 01:19:30 | |
| Location: | Bath England | |
| Year Shot: | 1915 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Bath PERSONALITIES: French, Field Marshal Sir John | |
| Description: | FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH OPENS BATHS aka VISCOUNT FRENCH Field Marshal Sir John French officially opens new baths at Bath Field Marshal Sir John French officially opens new baths at (of course) Bath. Opens with shot of Viscount French; along with Lord Mayor of Bath; and some guy with a powdered wig meeting on stairs. Man in robes holding giant ancient sword stands behind. French shakes with Wig; then turns; talks to someone off screen. French & other army officers reviewing troops who are standing in city street. Nice shot looking down street; automobiles parked on side; a few pedestrians. French gets out of car; walks past several army men greeting him; salutes. Shot of a strange looking procession coming out of big stone building which is the Bath Baths: the man with the big hat and the big sword held vertically; followed by two guys in admiral sort of hats carrying shiny scepter type objects over their shoulders; the Lord Mayor; then Viscount French; a lady in furs and some more army guys. | |
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