| THE PRIME MINISTER IN ROME The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Lord Halifax arrive in Rome, Italy. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6391 | |
| Catalog #: | 51545 | |
| Clip Number: | 51545-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 39/5 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:54 - 01:46:54 | |
| Location: | Rome, Italy. | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy, Rome PERSONALITIES: Chamberlain, Neville PERSONALITIES: Halifax, Edward (Lord) PERSONALITIES: Mussolini, Benito (Il Duce) | |
| Description: | "THE PRIME MINISTER IN ROME" Rome Italy. M/S's of the Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Lord Halifax (Edward Frederick Lindley Wood) sitting at a table with other government officials. L/S's of Benito Mussolini (Ill Duce) waiting on the platform as the train pulls into the station, waiting with him is his son-in-law Count Ciano. L/S of Chamberlain shaking hands with Mussolini. M/S's of Chamberlain inspecting the Dardinian Grenadiers. Various shots of large crowds lining the streets as Chamberlain are driven through Rome in an open car. L/S of the car pulling up outside the Villa Madama. The commentator interestedly remarks - "We wonder perhaps how far he dare hope that his policy of Appeasement will be carried forward. How much more securely he can ensure peace in our time." M/S's of Chamberlain and Mussolini inside the large old building. | |
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