Shostakovich Etc. In USA Aka Visitors To The Us (1949)

Unissued / unused material. American newsreel item - Visitors to the US. Title reads: “French Army Chief of State“. Various shots General Georges Revers stepping off plane at Washington DC, United States of America (USA). He is met by General Omar Bradley. Title reads: “Mayor of Berlin“. Various shots Ernst Reuter, Mayor of Western Berlin, stepping off plane at Washington DC. He is met by Robert Murphy (US Chief of State Department, German Division). Title reads: “Greek King's Honor Guard“. Various shots of traditionally dressed Evzones, bodyguard to King of Greece, arriving by plane at La Guardia airport, New York City. Title reads: “Shostakovich and fellow Russians“. Various shots composer Dmitri Shostakovich arriving at La Guardia with group of Soviet artists. They pose amicably for photographers by refuse to answer reporters' questions. Date given on old records is 28/03/1949. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV.