Yanks Enter Tokyo (1945)
Unused, unissued material. Mute version of American newsreel story. Identical to UN 1424 A (film ID American army enters Tokyo, Japan US newsreel story. Title reads: Universal newsreel Yanks enter Tokyo. L, S US soldiers walking along quayside. Various shots cavalry badge on GI s uniform. C, U sign: 1st Cavalry Division in Tokyo. M, S General Chase shaking hands with Private Davis, first GI in Tokyo, in front of sign. Various shots American army tanks and vehicles driving into Tokyo. The convoy passes children waving Allied Forces flags, as well as large groups of civilians as side of road. Various shots of General Douglas MacArthur s car driving along streets, towards American embassy. General MacArthur gets out of car and is greeted by General Chase. M, S row of soldiers with regimental flags. M, S MacArthur and Chase going to inspect troops. M, S soldiers lifting up guns. L, S American flag being raised. M, S officers, including two Generals, saluting. L, S Amer
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