Greek Independence Day (1926)

Athens, Greece. Title: “GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY. General Pangalos Military Dictator, at great ceremony in the immense Stadium“. Panning L/S of the enormous, packed spectator stands of a large sports stadium. M/S of an entourage of military officers walking towards the camera, in the middle of it all in General Theodoros Pangalos tipping his hat towards cheering crowds. L/S of a vast Greek flag being raised up a flagpole in front of the packed stands. Intertitle: “The famous ’Evzones’ ... the crack Greek Infantry ... head march of National Troops“. M/S of a troop of soldiers in traditional Greek uniforms; tutus and shoes with large pom-poms. M/S of the ’Evzones’ marching past the saluting General. M/S of a troop of sailors passing the dictator. Note: the print transferred on Pathe Master tape *PM0490* is tinted orange. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.