Their Names Cut Deep & Clear! (1932)

Full title reads: “Thiepval. Their names cut deep & clear! The Prince of Wales unveils the last of the British War Memorials, containing names of over 73,000 who fell on the Somme and ’have no known grave’.“ Thiepval, (Belgium ?). M/S the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) speaking from a podium. He is making a speech in French about the opening of the war memorial. Tilt up and down the large memorial. C/U plaque on the memorial which reads “Bapaume“. Shot of veterans gathered at ceremony. C/U plaque which reads “Aux Armees Francaise et Britannique L’Empire Britannique Reconnaissant“. The Prince’s speech carries on under these shots. He is speaking about World War One. Pan across veterans with their medals and civic dignitaries. C/U plaque on memorial which reads “Miraumont“. Quick shot of veterans holding flags. C/U plaque which reads “Somme 1916“. M/S of the Prince (in army uniform) speaking. Closer shot of the Prince, now speaking in English. Bagpipers play on the st
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