Tribute To St Joan Of Arc AKA Tribute To St Joan Of Arc - Rouen (1956)
Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.
Rouen, France
CU Pan down to building to President René Coty of France heading procession, a tribute to St Joan of Arc on the 500th anniversary of her rehabilitation by the Church. LS Steeples of Cathedral pan down. MS Coty and bishop (?) walking to Cathedral entrance. MS Coty being met, and shaking hands with another bishop (?). CU Stone carving over entrance to Cathedral. pan down to door. MS People watching from a wooden balcony. LS Cathedral pan down to procession and a cart drawn by oxen. MS The float with Joan of Arc, passing camera. MS Procession of mounted riders in medieval armour, coming towards camera. MS Joan of Arc on float. MS Girls in costumes carrying bunches of flowers, passing camera. CU Girls in native costume, towards camera. MS Tableaux passing camera. CU Spectators watching in a crowded side street. CU English contingent in the parade, walking past camera, with banner reading “Homage to St Joan of Arc from