The Petain Scene (1945)

Full title reads: “THE PETAIN SCENE“. Paris, France. High angle shot of Palace of Justice courtyard. Close up shot of bricked up window of Marshal Phillippe Petain’s cell. Former leader of Vichy France, 89 year old Marshal Petain entering the court. Petain seated in court. Andre Mornet, French Prosecutor speaking vigorously. Paul Reynaud, French Prime Minster, Michel Clemenceau former President of France and French President Le Brun seated in court. Various shots of Marshal Petain reading a statement in packed courtroom. Several shots of the crowd arguing and pushing each other so the police has to jump in. Prosecutor, Mr Mornet, is involved in a scene in the courtroom. Close up shot of Marshal Petain seated in the courtroom. 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. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT