Greek Independence Day (1926)
Athens, Greece. Title: GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY. General Pangalos Military Dictator, at great ceremony in the immense Stadium. Panning L, S of the enormous, packed spectator stands of a large sports stadium. M, S of an entourage of military officers walking towards the camera, in the middle of it all in General Theodoros Pangalos tipping his hat towards cheering crowds. L, S of a vast Greek flag being raised up a flagpole in front of the packed stands. Intertitle: The famous Evzones . .. the crack Greek Infantry. .. head march of National Troops. M, S of a troop of soldiers in traditional Greek uniforms; tutus and shoes with large pompoms. M, S of the Evzones marching past the saluting General. M, S of a troop of sailors passing the dictator. Note: the print transferred on Pathe Master tape PM0490 is tinted orange. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.
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