Funeral Of General Weygand In Paris (1965)

Paris, France. People leaving a building in Paris, camera pans up to a window. Close up shot of a bouquet of white flowers. People queuing. Various shots of the people signing some papers - possibly condolence books for the late General Weygand. Several shots of pile of letters. Three men standing solemnly, pan to show body of late General Weygand in bed. He is in uniform and wearing his medals. Various shots of the scenes outside the Church of Saint Philippe-de-Roule in Paris with some good close up shots of French people looking solemn amongst the crowds. Various shots of the bearers party carrying the coffin in and out of the church. CU. Relatives of General Weygand heavily veiled. MS. Three French high ranking officers. Various shots of a parade being staged past the coffin in front of the church. Dignitaries and friends stop and look at coffin. (F.G.) Date found in the old record - 11/02/1965. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL