New York’s Welcome (1927)

Item title reads: “ New York’s Welcome. For Miss. Ruth Elder - first woman Atlantic flyer.“ New York, United States of America (USA). M/S as Ruth, in a fur and hat, is seen disembarking from a ship. She looks gorgeous and thrilled too. L/S of a parade in the street. A motorcade moves along and people and photographers run to keep up. Mounted police trot alongside. Point of view shot in front of the open topped car with Ruth sitting on the back. She is seen walking down some steps, carrying a huge bouquet. There are Stars and Stripes flags about. Intertitle reads: “Later at City Hall, Mayor honours fliers. “ Note: See also *PM0710* 710.2 for alternative and additional shots. 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 British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which