March of Time -- outtakes -- League of Nations; Eden in Geneva; London crowds re. political crises

Identifier
irn1000867
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1994.119.1
  • RG-60.1013
Dates
1 Jan 1938 - 31 Dec 1938
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

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Scope and Content

French intertitles: "Societe des Nations." French Assembly convenes. INT, delegates and speakers. CU documents pertaining to Africa. French intertitle: British foreign minister arrives Geneva for talks. Anthony Eden accompanies British Foreign Minister Sir John Simon. Simon speaks to camera (mute). Title: The political situation in and around Downing Street. Crowds. British police holding back jostling crowds. Downing Street, London. Area of Westminster: Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Stanley Baldwin, Anthony Eden, Hore Belisha, and others arrive for talks at Downing Street during political crisis. Newspaper heading: HERALD: "Hitler's Challenge" Newspaper heading: "Eden Resigns (Official)." Pathe News title: Geneva, Switzerland: "Germany presides at League of Nations Council for first time when Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann (center) acts as chairman of 44th session." French delegates include Paderewski of Poland.

Note(s)

  • See Story 1014, Film ID 927 for some duplicate scenes. Pathe, lavender.

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