Funeral Of Mme Coty 1955

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Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.

Paris, France

LS The Madeleine Church, Paris. Various shots, huge crowds of Parisians queuing and entering church to pay homage to Madame René Coty, wife of the President of the Republic and First Lady of France....

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Cataloguer:
Heather
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82250
Sort Number:
UN 2786 F
Time in/Out:
01:54:51:00 / 01:56:38:00
Canister:
UN 2786 F
Film ID:
2808.22
Issue Date:
1955

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  • Madame Coty's Christian name was Germaine.

    She died on 12 November 1955, with the funeral taking place on 14 November 1955.

    "The Madeleine Church" is, strictly speaking, L'eglise de la Madeleine.

    jamied 1st May 2012

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