News And Views From Italy (1944)

Title reads: “News and Views from Italy“. Various shots of Ancona, includes CU of town sign. It has been badly bombed. Various shots of wrecked railway station and bombed out train. Various shots of troopship arriving in Naples bringing more forces. The troops are Brazilian soldiers and will serve with the American Army. They wear Brazil shoulder flash. As they come down gangplank their Commanding General is welcomed by General Devers. Scenes in Rome in June. Various shots of German infantry and mechanised units evacuating the City. Shots are taken secretly by antifascist cameraman. German troops pass Colosseum. Due to petrol shortage, some even use horse drawn carts to escape in. M/S of German sentry on guard in hills. Various shots of Italian widows laying flowers at rough graves near cave mouths. Dead are victims of Nazi massacre. L/S of priest on hill praying by crucifix. L/Ss of St. Peter’s Square and Vatican. Various shots of allied troops on leave visiting the Vatican. Variou