The Kiddies Shrill Cheers Delight Capt. F. W. Hedges, V. C.. At His Public Reception (1919)

The kiddies shrill cheers delight Captain F. W. Hedges, V. C. at his public reception. V. C. winner Captain Frederick William Hedges is cheered at reception in his hometown; Hounslow; on his return. Shot of group of cheering children; pan on same. CU Captain Hedges his fioncee Mollie Kenworthy in auto. Slightly raised pos. shot of procession approaching marching band. Crowd gathers around car as hero gets out. Shot of Capt. H.; walking with cane; with another officer. Children again. (flash frames; camera trouble here. ) Capt. comes down steps; with others; stops by car and just in front of camera. FILM 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 includes more than 136, 000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (19101932)