Paris; Workers/POWs; soldiers celebrate

Identifier
irn1001383
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.355.1
  • RG-60.3145
Dates
1 Jan 1941 - 31 Dec 1943
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

Scope and Content

Reel I: Germans in Paris, placing wreaths at the tomb of the unknown soldier, flags, wreaths, etc. March in streets, rally, Vel d'Hiv. Speaker: Jaques Doriot. Workers (men and women, some POWs) in a factory, in mines, etc. The music is very reminiscent of the opening theme of Beethoven's Third Symphony, Eroica. Reel II: EXT, soldiers clowning around outside of their barracks. Soldiers eat, sing, dance, pretend to be bull fighters, and generally have a good time.

Note(s)

  • Duplicate footage, RG-60.3480 and RG-60.3481, Film ID 2490.

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