| WHITER - FRANCE France is to form a new government after Stavisky affair & following riots. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5514 |
| Catalog #: | 486111 | |
| Clip Number: | 486111-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/13 | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:13 - 01:16:14 | |
| Location: | Paris, France. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: France LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Paris MILITARY: Army, French OCCUPATIONS: Law Enforcement, Police POLITICS: France RIOTS: Political | |
| Description: | "WHITHER... FRANCE? French blood spilt by Frenchmen in day & night demonstrations in heart of Paris." Paris, France. Close up shot of M. Chiappe, popular Chief of Police who was dismissed after Stavisky affair. Dismissal initiated organizing demonstrations in Paris. Prior to demonstrations, men described as police are seen removing iron grills and any object likely to be used against the police in the riots. Policemen lined up ready for the demonstrations. The Republican Guard, on horseback, parades in front of the Chamber of Deputies. Night shots, fire and crowds, not to clearly seen. Voiceover informs that this is when the fight has started. Close up shot of a new Chief of Police. More shots of the people on streets and the fire. Morning - army troops walking along Paris streets. Various shots of the army, police, fire fighters, gathered at Paris streets. Ex-President and Premier M. Gaston Doumergue (Papa Gastonnet) was called to return to Paris and form a new government. Various shots of M. Doumergue's car surrounded by masses of people - it hardly moves at all. M. Doumergue in a doorway giving a statement to Pathe reporter - several more people around. He is speaking in French, the translation read by the announcer. Several shots of a military parade in Paris that may be library footage. | |
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