British fascist John Amery

Identifier
irn1000112
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1992.252.1
  • RG-60.0631
Dates
1 Jan 1944 - 31 Dec 1944
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Portuguese
  • French
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Motion Picture Reference

Scope and Content

British Nazi John Amery speaks to Union Des Forces Revolutionnaires on Allied "terror bombing" in French. Front of Gaumont Palace, MS interior 2 guards in uniform, LS of Amery at podium with banner above him and first few rows of audience. MS of Amery at podium speaking [sync sound begins] alternating shots of speaker and audience including CU low angle of guy in uniform with peculiar armband. [Portuguese narration takes over] Amery gives fascist salute. LS of audience applauding. Additional unrelated footage at 03:51:07 to 03:51:58, Men of Feldherrnhalle Division invited aboard submarine.

Note(s)

  • Also known as OSS 259 at NARA. Amery is speaking in French to the crowd.

Subjects

  • FASCISTS (BRITISH)
  • COLLABORATORS (FRENCH)
  • FRANCE

Places

  • Paris, France

Genre

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