Armistice Day 1928 (1928)

Item title reads - Armistice Day 1928. Intertitle - ’ten years later, but first let Pathe Gazette, for a few brief minutes, conjure up the past.’ Intertitle - ’that first “delirious“ Armistice Day in 1918.’ Happy scenes as people wave and cheer, some ride past in trucks. L/S of people jumping up and down and waving Union Jacks. Intertitle - ’and that day of joy when our victorious troops passed in triumph.’ L/S of the regiments marching in London past the crowds of people. L/S aerial view as they make their way through Admiralty Arch. M/S as they march carrying Colours draped with wreaths. Intertitle - ’and who shall forget that wonderful Armistice Day when our Unknown Warrior came home.’ L/S as the coffin carried on a gun carriage is pulled along, officers walk at the side. L/S as they turn a corner and the soldiers salute. King George V places a wreath on the coffin and salutes. M/S as he presses the button to unveil the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the Union Jacks fall off. L/S as the c
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